Survey Data and Documentation

Contents Overview

Survey Data and Documentation
A collection of documents and survey data providing technical and statistical information regarding the BRFSS, such as comparability, sample information, and more.

Chronic Disease and the Environment
The 2001-2006 BRFSS data are compared with 2001-2006 Air Quality System (AQS) database measurements to calculate annual summary statistics in select metropolitan areas.

Summary Data Quality Reports
These reports measure statistical indicators to monitor quality of data collection for a specific year.

Numbered Memos
The numbered memos are documents describing policies and procedures related to conducting the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

BRFSS Operational and User's Guide
The User's Guide is a manual covering all aspects of BRFSS survey operations, including roles and responsibilities, sampling methods, quality assurance, data management and utilization, and much more.

BRFSS Forms
These forms assist states with assessing and improving the quality of their survey operations. Printable Self-Certification, callback verification, and interviewer monitoring forms are available.

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Page last reviewed: 05/17/2010
Page last updated: 04/30/2009

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