Data and Statistics

Data and Statistics National Statistics State Statistics Arthritis Related Statistics Cost Statistics Racial/Ethnic Differences See Also: Quick Stats Schedule of Surveillance Products BRFSS Arthritis Questions 1996-2009 Overview of Arthritis Surveillance FAQs (Data Related)     Self-reported Arthritis Case Definition     Data Analysis     Cost Analysis     Measuring Impact and Program Effectiveness     Data Sources     CDC Arthritis Program     A Note About Chasing Data and Data Sources State Surveillance Recommendations Arthritis Case Definition (Adult) Pediatric Case Definition

FAQs (Data Related)

The role of both national and state data in arthritis surveillance will be discussed in this section. The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) is the source of data for estimating national arthritis prevalence. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the source of data for estimating state arthritis prevalence. We will refer to NHIS and BRFSS throughout this section. We will also refer to the specific BRFSS questions used for arthritis surveillance since 1996.

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Question Categories

• Self-reported arthritis case definition
• Data analysis
• Cost analysis
• Measuring impact and program effectiveness
• Data sources
• CDC Arthritis Program
• A note about chasing data and data sources

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Page last modified: June 13, 2007
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