IPSSJ reports coalition success in advocating for new health data on adverse child experiences (ACES) in Illinois

Chris Engel 11/1/122:28 PM

“Advocates won an important victory in October when the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) approved adding questions about childhood trauma to the state’s annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

“The BRFSS is the world’s largest, ongoing telephone health survey system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched the survey in 1984 and currently all 50 states participate. Data collected monthly focuses on health risk behaviors, preventive health practices, and health care access primarily related to chronic disease and injury. The survey allows states to add questions addressing health issues of local concern.”

http://theadlerschool.wordpress.com/2012/11/01/ipssj-reports-coalition-success-in-advocating-for-new-health-data-on-adverse-child-experiences-aces-in-illinois/

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