​The Maryland Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is an ongoing telephone-based chronic disease surveillance program designed to collect data on the behaviors and conditions that place Maryland adults at risk for chronic diseases, injuries, and preventable infectious diseases.

The Maryland Department of Health, local health departments, public health programs, universities, and research organizations use Maryland BRFSS data to assess public health needs, plan and evaluate programs, inform policy and apply for funding. Knowing the type and frequency of health issues and behavioral risk factors enables public health professionals to devise and implement programs geared toward the prevention of chronic diseases, injury, and disability, and to reduce health disparities.​

Please consider participating in the BRFSS survey if you are called. The Maryland BRFSS program depends upon participation of Maryland residents of every age, sex, race, and ethnicity throughout the state in order to properly assess the health of Maryland residents. 

The survey is completely anonymous, and no identifying information will be recorded or shared. ​​If you are called to participate in this survey and have questions or would like additional information, contact the Maryland BRFSS program​ at 443-388-6740 or [email protected].​ ​

The Maryland BRFSS is conducted under guidance from the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC). For more information about the national BRFSS survey and its use in all 50 states and several territories, visit www.cdc.gov/brfss/.