The new measure is based on the new program model which is more outcome oriented, and the data that is currently being collected from the states will allow CDC to track performance for the FY 2000 goal and produce the upcoming annual performance plan. This objective was deleted for FY 2000 and replaced by the core cardiovascular disease prevention program, which received new funding for FY 2000. The Monitoring the Future Survey is conducted annually by the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research. All three surveys were created for purposes other than GPRA and have been conducted for many years. Baseline data covering 1999 will be available during the Spring of 2000.
States design the instrument that is used to collect data.
CDC, besides providing funding, technical support, and consultation, edits and processes the data from each state's monthly interviews and then returns prevalence information and selected reports to states for their use. The information obtained is used to track progress in reducing behavioral risk factors over time. The data is collected on an ongoing basis and there are no foreseen data lags. A 1996 baseline is used because it is based on data available at the time of the creation of the measure. State information on core cardiovascular disease prevention capacities will be collected annually and evaluated by CDC through grantee applications.