Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
The BRFSS is a telephone health survey co-sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health. The survey is randomly administered to non-institutionalized civilian adults aged 18 and older who are living in a household with a telephone. Participation in the survey is strictly voluntary. Personal identifying information, such as name or address, is not collected. In Kentucky, the BRFSS has been conducted continuously since 1985. The Kentucky BRFSS Program is located organizationally in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Public Health, Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning.
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How BRFSS Data Are Used |
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Data from each individual surveyed are combined to determine the health practices of Kentuckians. Kentucky data are also combined with other states’ data to provide national estimates of health behaviors. Data received from the BRFSS are extremely important and have been used in the following ways:
- To analyze health trends
- To develop policies and legislation
- To plan and to measure the progress of prevention initiatives
- To monitor health goals, such as those stated in Healthy Kentuckians 2010
- To educate the public about risk behaviors and preventive health practices
- To provide data for preparation of budgets, contracts, and grants
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BRFSS Questionnaire Format |
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The BRFSS questionnaire is divided into three sections: (1) core questions, (2) optional modules, and (3) state added questions.
Core Questions: Core questions are asked by all states and participating territories.
Optional Modules: These are groups of questions developed by the CDC on particular topics that states may choose to include on the questionnaire.
State Added Questions: States may develop or obtain questions to be included that relate to the public heath needs of their state.
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Kentucky BRFSS Annual Reports |
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The annual Reports contain data on risk factors and health behaviors collected from the BRFSS survey. Data are analyzed by Area Development District and demographic variables, such as gender, race, age, income and education level. National medians for each risk factor and health behavior are also presented.
Kentucky 2002 BRFSS Annual Report
Kentucky 2001 BRFSS Annual Report
Kentucky 2000 BRFSS Annual Report
Kentucky 1997 - 1999 BRFSS Annual Report
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Kentucky BRFSS Data Tables |
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This section includes data tables for most questions asked on the BRFSS survey. Data for each question are presented by demographic group and Area Development District. BRFSS questions related to each topic listed below may be accessed by clicking on the topic. Additional information on interpreting the data tables may also be obtained from the following link: How to intrepret the BRFSS Data Tables.
2004 BRFSS Survey Results Data Tables
2003 BRFSS Survey Results Data Tables
2002 BRFSS Survey Results Data Tables
2001 BRFSS Survey Results Data Tables
2000 BRFSS Survey Results Data Tables
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How to Obtain Additional BRFSS Data |
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Data from Kentucky and all 50 states can be obtained from the CDC’s BRFSS web site at www.cdc.gov/BRFSS After the site opens, scroll down to the section titled "Prevalence Data". Data can be queried by topic, state and year (1995-2003).
If this site does not meet your BRFSS data needs, please fill out the form and mail or fax to the address listed below.
The Kentucky BRFSS Data Request Form
Kentucky BRFSS Coordinator
Surveillance and Health Data Branch
Kentucky Department for Public Health
275 East Main St
Frankfort, KY 40621w
Phone # (502) 564-3418
Fax # (502) 564-4015
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