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CDC: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is allowing an additional 30 days for comments on an information collection related to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for the 2022-2024 period. The CDC proposes revising the BRFSS to include questions on the following topics: COVID vaccination, the impact of the COVID pandemic, periodontal disease, additional questions on heart attack and stroke, disaster/pandemic preparedness, veterans' health, and the use of newly available tobacco products. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - August 27, 2021 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CDC: Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking comments on an information collection related to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for the 2022-2024 period. The CDC proposes revising the BRFSS to include questions on the following topics: COVID vaccination, impact of the COVID pandemic, periodontal disease, additional questions on heart attack and stroke, disaster/pandemic preparedness, veterans' health and the use of newly available tobacco products. Comments are due by May 11, 2021.
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - March 12, 2021 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

A Comparison of Health, Health Behavior, and Access Between Farm and Nonfarm Populations in Rural New York State
ConclusionsThe farm population is becoming more like the rural nonfarm population with regard to health outcomes and lifestyle, yet it remains notably poorer with regard to prevention. Targeted outreach is needed to increase prevention within the agricultural community.
Source: The Journal of Rural Health - September 1, 2014 Category: Rural Health Authors: Giulia Earle‐Richardson, Melissa Scribani, Erika Scott, John May, Paul Jenkins Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research