Understanding behavior risk factors in a community will include researching the following:

Researching data on tobacco use in the community is a vital part of understanding behavioral risk factors because tobacco use is directly linked to various health outcomes, including several types of cancer. By analyzing this data, health professionals can identify smoking prevalence, initiate prevention programs, and allocate resources effectively to reduce tobacco use in the population. This kind of targeted research helps to inform community health initiatives and policies aimed at reducing the overall risk of diseases associated with tobacco use.

In contrast, the other options do not align as directly with behavioral risk factors for health. While understanding community demographics and socio-economic factors may provide context, they do not specifically focus on behaviors that directly influence health outcomes. For example, knowing how often people take vacations could give insight into lifestyle patterns but is less relevant to specific health risks. Similarly, the number of residents over 60 years old and the average cost of a home contribute to understanding the community’s structure and potential health needs but do not specifically reflect risk behaviors that affect health outcomes like tobacco use does.