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Publications and Research
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Publication Databases
Scientific Publication
Database
This database contains citation information for scientific publications
that use BRFSS data. It does not contain state reports or letters to the
editor.
State Publications Database
This database contains state-based publications that cite BRFSS data, such
as monographs, annual reviews, newsletters, and Healthy People progress
reports.
MMWR
The CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) contains hundreds
of articles citing BRFSS data. The MMWR Web site provides the complete
articles in a searchable database.
Methodology and Research
Data Quality, Validity, and Reliability
Information on analyses of BRFSS validity and reliability, including
assessing the use of BRFSS for producing national estimates.
Research and Development Initiatives
Information on survey experiments and methodological analyses conducted in
conjunction with BRFSS.
Methods, Validity, and Reliability Bibliography
Bibliography of articles related to methodologic issues and the
validity/reliability of self-reported data, including BRFSS.
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At A Glance Report
Health Risks in
the United States: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Annual report on the activities of CDC's comprehensive state-based
surveillance system. Find out how data are collected, then learn how those
data are used to measure risk behaviors for the
nation.
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User's Guide
BRFSS Operational and User's Guide (PDF-1.7Mb)
The User's Guide is a manual covering all aspects of BRFSS survey
operations. This fully navigable, fully printable PDF version includes
the following information:
• Processes of the BRFSS |
• Data collection and management |
• Survey protocol |
• Quality assurance, funding |
• Staffing |
• Data use and promotion |
• Questionnaire development |
• Reference material |
• Survey methodology |
• Tips and pointers from the states |
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To navigate through the guide’s chapters and sections, open the document
and click the Bookmarks tab at the left side of the browser window. The
expandable chapter menu features links to specific sections of the guide.
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Special Reports
Estimated Influenza
Vaccination Coverage
The BRFSS has been used to monitor the influenza vaccine shortage for the
2004–2005 flu season. MMWR Vol 53, No 49 (December 17, 2004).
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Surveillance Summaries
Surveillance of Certain Health Behaviors Among States and Selected Local Areas --- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2006
MMWR Vol 57, No SS-07 (August 15, 2008).
Surveillance of Certain Health Behaviors Among States and Selected Local Areas --- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2005
MMWR Vol 56, No SS-04 (May 11, 2007).
Surveillance for Certain Health Behaviors Among States and Selected Local Areas --- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2004.
MMWR Vol 55, No SS-07 (July 14, 2006).
Surveillance for Certain Health Behaviors Among States and Selected
Local Areas --- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United
States, 2003.
MMWR Vol 54, No SS-08 (December 2, 2005).
Surveillance for Certain Health Behaviors Among Selected Local Areas —
United States, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2002.
MMWR Vol 53, No SS-05 (July 23, 2004).
State-Specific Prevalence of Selected Chronic Disease-Related
Characteristics — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2001.
MMWR Vol 52, No SS-08 (August 22, 2003).
Surveillance Summaries Archive (1988-2001)
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