Epidemiologists use various methods to measure riskier health behaviors, including:
- Surveys and Questionnaires: Tools like the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) collect self-reported data on health behaviors. - Biomarkers: Biological indicators can provide objective measures of certain behaviors, such as blood alcohol levels for alcohol consumption. - Observational Studies: Cohort and case-control studies help establish associations between behaviors and health outcomes.
