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Data Sources

 

The main data sources used by the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Healthy Memphis Data Center to track key community health outcomes are detailed below.  Extracts of these databases are being maintained on the Shared Urban Database (SUDS - http://suds.memphis.edu/) with the assistance of the Healthy Memphis Data Center.

 

The Memphis Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (MBRFS) –This survey was developed and is maintained by University of Memphis’ Center for Community Criminology and Research  (CCCR), the Mid-South Social Survey Program and the University of Tennessee’s Healthy Memphis Data Center.  The MBRFS uses the identical questions as the CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (BRFSS) as its core questions so that results from it can be directly compared with national and state statistics.  Additional questions are directed to focus in on the factors that can help us better attack the obesity and diabetes epidemic in the MidSouth.  For more information go to the web links listed below:

 

http://msss.memphis.edu/

http://www.healthymemphis.org/2004_Memphis_Behavioral_Risk_Factor_Surv.217.0.html

 

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRFS) –This survey is conducted in the Memphis area by the Memphis City Schools.  For more information on national, Tennessee and local survey data go to the web links listed below:

 

http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/yrbs/index.htm

www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/research/YRBS-2003.html

 

The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) –State Health Departments all over the country conduct this annual survey to assess trends in the behaviors and activities of Americans that have the greatest impact on their health. For more information go to the web link listed below:

 

http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/

 

Tennessee Medicaid/TennCare Healthcare Utilization Database –This database is maintained at the University of Tennessee by the Outreach Center, with the support of the Healthy Memphis Data Center and the Bureau of TennCare. For more information on key contacts for this database go to the web links listed below:

 

http://www.healthymemphis.org/Key_Contacts.136.0.html

http://www.utmem.edu/outreach/