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The use of chronic disease risk factor surveillance systems for evidence-based decision-making: physical activity and nutrition as examples

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  • Anne Taylor
  • Stefano Campostrini
  • Tiffany Gill
  • Patricia Carter
  • Eleonora Dal Grande
  • Michele Herriot

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Additional information obtained from a risk factor surveillance system, when compared to an annual or point-in-time survey, provides valuable evidence for health professionals interested in measuring and assessing the effectiveness of health promotion interventions. Copyright Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel/Switzerland 2010

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  • Anne Taylor & Stefano Campostrini & Tiffany Gill & Patricia Carter & Eleonora Dal Grande & Michele Herriot, 2010. "The use of chronic disease risk factor surveillance systems for evidence-based decision-making: physical activity and nutrition as examples," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 55(4), pages 243-249, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:55:y:2010:i:4:p:243-249
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-009-0098-7
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