In the first year of the BRFSS, only 15 states participated; in recent years, all states have taken part and were joined by some of the territories (Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Guam). The questions, and thus the risks monitored, varied somewhat over the years, but generally included high blood pressure, alcohol and tobacco consumption, diet, exercise, home safety, seat belt use, health care use, screening for colorectal and breast cancers, and sexual behaviors. The focus is on actual behaviors, rather than knowledge or attitudes. Over the years, the number of people interviewed has increased: in 2009, over 400,000 were interviewed. According to the CDC, it is the largest telephone health survey in the world. Data and documentation for the BRFSS are available from the CDC site, and the CDC also provides tools for exploring particular BRFSS topics - such as BRFSS Maps and the Web-Enabled Analysis Tool (WEAT).
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Series type
In-country survey series
Time period
1984 - present
Contributors
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Dataset Records
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United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2018
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Nationally representative - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2017
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Nationally representative - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2016
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2015
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2014
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2013
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2012
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2011
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2010
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
Surveillance for Certain Health Behaviors Among States and Selected Local Areas – United States, 2010
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2009
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
Surveillance of Certain Health Behaviors and Conditions Among States and Selected Local Areas - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States 2009
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2008
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
Surveillance for Certain Health Behaviors Among States and Selected Local Areas - United States, 2008
GHDx Entry last modified on: Nov 6, 2018
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2007
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2006
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
Surveillance of Certain Health Behaviors and Conditions Among States and Selected Local Areas --- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), United States, 2006
Survey:
Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2005
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2004
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
Surveillance for Certain Health Behaviors and Conditions Among States and Selected Local Areas --- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States 2004
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2003
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2002
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2001
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2000
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1999
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1998
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
Total Tooth Loss Among Persons Aged Greater Than or Equal to 65 Years -- Selected States, 1995-1997
GHDx Entry last modified on: May 20, 2019
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1997
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1996
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1995
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1994
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1993
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1992
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1991
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1990
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1989
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1988
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1987
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1986
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1985
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative
United States Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 1984
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Household - Individual - Interview - Subnationally representative