Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
In 1984, the Centers for disease Control and Prevention initiated the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System or BRFSS. It is the world’s largest, on-going telephone health survey.
Currently data is collected monthly in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.
When combined with morbidity and mortality statistics, the survey information is used to help public health officials to establish policies, priorities, and assess health promotion strategies.
Health In My Hometown How communities influence our health and the health of our youth is the subject of the Health In My Hometown photovoice project. Thirteen communities gave cameras to youth to document what helps them be healthy and what was holds them back regarding healthy eating, active living, and staying tobacco free. Two videos and a photo book are available online at Health In My Hometown www.healthinmyhometown.org.
