Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS): Impact on Population Health

The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) program is actively seeking applications for a funding opportunity aimed at promoting public health. The aim of the program is to increase the recording and reporting of health outcomes, which is a part of a wider BRFSS data collection initiative. In particular, the program focuses on advancing health equity among underrepresented groups.

The BRFSS program has set a clear objective: to monitor health risk behaviors across various administrative levels. In order to achieve this, the program will employ a standardized telephone questionnaire as part of the BRFSS surveillance system's methodology.

An essential part of the program is data sharing and access. The data collected will be specifically used for public health purposes by a range of parties. These include the state health department, U.S. territories, freely associated states, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

This funding opportunity is open competition, indicating it's eligibility for all. Therefore, we encourage you to apply if you are working towards the advancement of public health.