Preventing Chronic Disease · 2005 · 12 citations · 0 references
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Public HealthHealth PromotionPopulation Health SciencesHealth AssessmentPopulation HealthPublic Health SurveillanceHealth Status MeasurementPopulation Health StatusBehavioral Risk SurveillanceHealth Behavior PromotionSelf-reported Health Status
Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the predictors of self-rated health status for Texas adults using the current 2003 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Self-rated health is generally accepted as a valid measure of health status in population studies, and understanding its correlates may help public health professionals prioritize health-promotion and disease-prevention interventions.