Which term refers to the division within the CDC that collects data on factors contributing to health risks?

• A. PHS
• B. National Center for Health Statistics
• C. CMS
• D. BRFSS

Answer: (B)

The division referred to is the National Center for Health Statistics, the official statistical arm of the CDC. It is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and sharing data on health status, health risks, and the factors that influence health outcomes. This includes large surveys and vital statistics that track how behaviors, conditions, and environments contribute to health risks across populations. The other options describe broader entities or programs rather than a CDC division: Public Health Service is a large umbrella organization, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is a separate agency focused on health financing, and BRFSS is a surveillance survey program that collects risk-factor information but is not itself a CDC division.