Table 1.

Characteristics of state and territorial chronic disease practitioners (n=447) who responded to a national survey on evidence-based decision making, 2008

^aGeneralists included program managers/administrators/coordinators, program planners, division or bureau heads, division deputy directors, department heads, and an academic educator.

^bSpecialists were health educators, epidemiologists, statisticians, program evaluators, community health nurses, social workers, dietitians, or nutritionists.

^cDoctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Public Health, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Science, or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

^dMaster of Public Health or Master of Science in Public Health

^eBachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science