Health Survey Program
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We operate the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in Massachusetts. The BRFSS is an annual telephone survey that collects data on emerging public health issues, health conditions, risk factors and behaviors. We collect information on topics that are vital statewide and nationally, such as:
- racial discrepancies in health and health care
- trends in chronic diseases, and
- health risk factors.
Results are used for health care policy planning, as a guide for developing preventive health interventions, and as an assessment of health status in Massachusetts.
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
- Statewide Reports and Presentations
- Community Health Network Area (CHNA) Reports
- City Reports
- Topical Reports and Publications
- Surveys
- Methodology
- Related Links
HSP will also provide technical assistance and advice, resources permitting, on health survey development: sample design, survey content, field implementation, and analysis.
Contact Information
Health Survey Program
Bureau of Health Information, Statistics, Research and Evaluation
250 Washington Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Telephone: (617) 624-5623
Fax: (617) 624-5631
This information is provided by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System within the Department of Public Health.