What does BRFSS stand for?
A. Behavioral Risk Formulation Sensation System
B. Behavioral Rumination Factor Surveillance System
C. Behavioral Risk Factor Sensation System
D. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
D?
Yes.
Studies show that many older adults who die by suicide visited a physician within ________ before death.
A. One year
B. One month
C. 3 months
D. 6 months
Correct! BRFSS stands for Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (D).
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System is a national survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States. It is designed to collect information about health-related behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services among adults in the country. The data collected through BRFSS helps to identify emerging health trends, set public health priorities, and develop effective interventions to improve population health.