Model-based Small Area Estimates of Cancer Risk Factors and Screening Behaviors

Model-based small area estimates are created by combining information from NHIS, BRFSS and auxiliary variables obtained from relevant sources (Census, American Community Survey, Administrative information) through novel statistical models.

Outcomes include smoking, mammography, pap smear and colorectal screening
Estimates are for counties, health service areas, and states
Estimates are for the following time periods: 1997-1999, 2000-2003, 2004-2007, 2008-2010, 2011-2013, 2014-2016, 2011-2016, 2014-2016, or 2017-2019
Estimates for 2004-2007 and 2008-2010 include a correction factor for cell phone only households, updated methodology is used for 2011 and forward (see Methodology for details)

Notice: The definitions of the screening outcomes for the 2011-2019 periods are updated to match the corresponding updated U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations. Ever smoking prevalence was replaced by former smoking from 2011 and forward.

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Recognitions

The American Statistical Association presented the 2007 Statistical Partnerships among Academe, Industry and Government (SPAIG) Award to the collaborating organizations responsible for developing the methodology for these estimates.