The Alaska Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System is a collaborative project with the CDC and the Alaska Division of Public Health. Alaska's data are combined with all other states and U.S. territories participating in surveillance. The BRFSS data have proven to be instrumental in formulating policy, proposing legislation for health initiatives, and focusing resources on emergent and critical health concerns. Healthy People 2010 is a scientific research system based on over 190 health surveillance and data systems, which includes the BRFSS. Alaska has established state targets within the framework of the national Healthy People objectives to address Alaska's specific health status, prevention priorities, and objectives. Healthy Alaskans 2010 was published in 2002 and serves as the structure for health policy development. In Alaska, seven of the ten leading health indicators for the 2010 goals are assessed with the BRFSS.
Documents
Health risks in Alaska among adults - Alaska behavioral risk factor survey 2006 annual report.pdf