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Program Overview
Start date 2002Partners
- MOH
- CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Behavioral Surveillance Branch
- USAID
Program description
In 2002 and 2004, the MOH conducted behavioral risk factor surveys to obtain information on risk factors for non-communicable diseases. Jordan is the first Middle Eastern country to begin a Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). A line item has been created in the MOH budget to conduct the BRFSS survey on a biannual basis.
Using the results of these surveys in combination with mortality statistics, hospital discharge surveys, and other periodic surveys, the MOH intends to develop effective control and promotion strategies for chronic diseases. The 2002 BRFSS national survey covered topics on hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, obesity, smoking, physical activity, and diet. The 2004 survey was expanded to include 140 questions and covered the core questions on the 2002 survey as well as additional questions on healthy behaviors, oral health, injuries, nutrition, women’s health, and use of medical services.
DGPHCD role
- Provide technical advisors
- Coordinate technical support from other CDC subject matter experts
Key achievements
- BRFSS is a line item in the MOH budget
- The 2007 BRFSS is planned for the summer of 2007
Next steps or future plans
Finalize plans for the 2007 BRFS
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