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Research and Development Initiatives

The CDC’s Behavioral Surveillance Branch (BSB) conducts research and development efforts to ensure the quality and longevity of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The CDC has conducted a series of scientific experiments to assess the impact of new approaches and protocols for the BRFSS, including the use of multimode designs, the effectiveness of prenotification efforts, and ways of reaching linguistically isolated individuals. The CDC also conducts methodological research to assess the potential impact on BRFSS of changes in telecommunications and privacy regulations, including the National Do Not Call Registry, the increased use of cellular telephones, and telephone number portability. The results of these experiments and analyses are typically shared with the scientific community in publications and conferences (see page links below for listings of specific publications). These and related ongoing research efforts will ensure that the BRFSS continues its use of cutting-edge, scientific data collection methods to reach a broader mix of the population, resulting in more valid and reliable data for public health surveillance.

Improvements to the BRFSS Methodology, Design, and Implementation

Advance Letter and Answering Machine Message Experiments

Multimode (Internet, Mail, and Telephone) Experiments

Child Health Assessment and Monitoring Program (CHAMP)




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This page last reviewed August 01, 2008

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