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Risk factor systems are used throughout the country and may be local, re-
gional, or national in scope. Specific risk assessment tools exist for specific health
issues, such as the Suicide Prevention Community Assessment Tool, which ad-
dresses general community information, prevention networks, and the demo-
graphics of the target population and community assets and risk factors. Other
risk assessment tools include the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, the
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, and the National Health and Nu-
trition Examination ...