Brfss is a continuous, statebased surveillance system that collects information about modifiable risk factors for chronic diseases and other leading causes of death. Every year we release the oregon county data book, an expert resource on the wellbeing of kids in our state, including indicators on health, safety, education, and economic security. Brfss data files 2000 to 2017 are available for download. The weighted data analysis techniques applied for the analysis of 2011 survey data are same as in previous years. Find national statistics, statelevel data, and technical documentation including changes to our measures, guidelines for comparing data across states, information about data years and sources, and more.
Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss health indicators by county and region. The tobacco industry designed cigarettes to be as addictive as possible and has spent billions of dollars advertising cigarettes and. Starting with the 2010 oregon survey, to ensure that responses to the survey are representative of the oregon adult population, the data will be weighted by a new technique called raking. The next scheduled expanded brfss survey will be launched in 2021. Cdc analyzes brfss data for metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas mmsas, to provide localized health information that can help public health. Brfss has a long history in behavioral and chronic disease surveillance. Brfss data provided on this website are in the public domain and may be used without further permission.
Brfss is an ongoing surveillance system designed to measure behavioral risk factors for the noninstitutionalized adult population 18 years of age and older residing in the us. North dakota behavioral risk factor surveillance system nd brfss, years of the study. An additional thirtythree indicators for 2016 are under development, and are expected to be released by late 2018. Oregon 2015 brfss health status for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good. Notice that using brfss data has no irb obligations. Detailed information on sampling methodology and quality assurance can be found on the brfss website. National weighting of data from the behavioral risk factor. The behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss is a united states health survey that looks at behavioral risk factors. The regional data are similar to that of missouri as a whole. The brfss was initiated in 1984, with 15 states collecting surveillance data on. The brfss is the largest, continuously conducted, telephone health survey in the world. Wyoming behavior risk factor surveillance system brfss.
Nov 15, 2016 the behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss is a network of healthrelated telephone surveysconducted by all 50 states, the district of columbia, and participating us territoriesthat receive technical assistance from cdc. Clatsop county residents consume alcohol at rates close to those of oregon as a whole, but that county men may be more likely to be binge or heavy drinkers. Curry is the top ranked county in oregon for its natural. Differences in estimates between years are to be expected when survey methods change. Oregon study on health and disability statistical data the city of. This report contains ageadjusted prevalence results standardized to the 2005 u. Adoption of new survey methodology for 2011 and subsequent years will not affect the analytical approach for brfss data analyses to generate estimates of the health indicators. The information in this book came from the behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss.
Countylevel brfss estimates are calculated using the annual statelevel brfss survey data. Conducted as a partnership between the centers for disease control and prevention cdc and state public health departments, the brfss survey is the worlds largest, ongoing health tracking system. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss sampling method. This report contains the results of the 2005 survey for the state and the northwest region. Brfss was initially developed in 1984 by the centers for disease control and prevention cdc in collaboration with state health. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss prevalence. Begun in 1984, the brfss is run by centers for disease control and prevention and conducted by participating individual state health departments.
This section talks about ethical use of brfss data for independent projects. The texas behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss, initiated in 1987, is a federally supported landline and cellular telephone survey that collects data about texas residents regarding their healthrelated risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services. Data will be updated annually as it becomes available. Access to respondentlevel nonpublic brfss or ebrfss data is available upon. Established in 1984 with 15 states, brfss now collects data in all 50 states as well as the district of. County level data are currently available for 200203, 200809, 2014, and 2016. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss collecting.
The brfss was initiated in 1984, with 15 states collecting surveillance data on risk behaviors through monthly telephone interviews. Data users often aggregate brfss state samples for national estimates without accounting for statelevel sampling, a practice that could introduce bias. Each state conducts thousands of interviews every year. Brfss smart county prevalence combined land line and cell phone data. The table contains both 2014 expanded brfss data and 2016 countylevel data, to support trend analysis. North dakota behavioral risk factor surveillance system home. Illinois behavioral risk factor surveillance system. Each month a random sample of structured telephone interviews are done. The surveys purpose is to gather information about health behaviors and factors known to contribute to or increase the risk of chronic disease, acute illness, injury, disability and premature death. The wyoming behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss is an ongoing statewide telephone survey of adults. Module description data set data weight states actions to control high blood pressure. Since the sample size for each county is based on telephone numbers, each county will be represented. The behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss is a statebased system of health surveys that collects information on health risk behaviors, preventive health practices, and health care access primarily related to chronic disease and injury. North dakota behavioral risk factor surveillance system data.
The behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss is a crosssectional telephone survey of state residents aged 18 and older in households with telephones. Kids count, 2014 county data book, helping kentuckians live healthier lives. The data sets and documents listed here represent some of the work of the various programs conducting surveillance activities, but is not an inclusive list of oregon health authority data and statistics view the oha data systems inventory. The oregon office on disability and health oodh analyzes data relating to adult oregonian with disabilities in order to identify the. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc coordinate the survey, but it is conducted separately by each state. North dakota behavioral risk factor surveillance system. It includes questions about nutrition, physical activity, tobacco and alcohol use, and more. The selected metropolitan area risk trends smart project uses the behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss to analyze the data of selected counties with 500 or more respondents. The behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss is a network of healthrelated telephone surveysconducted by all 50 states, the district of columbia, and participating us territoriesthat receive technical assistance from cdc. It is a compilation of vital statistics data by county. However, if you use or publish any of this data, please give credit to the north dakota brfss. Behavioral risk factorbehavioral risk factor surveillance. The brfss 2018 data is not directly comparable to years of brfss data before 2011 because of the changes in weighting methodology and the addition of the cell phone sampling frame. Cigarettes cigarettes are the leading cause of preventable death in oregon, the united states, and the world.
A listing of statebased publications using oregons brfss data. Blue map of oregon displaying prevalence of disability by county. The brfss collects data from adults aged 18 years or older. The brfss cases included only those with bmi greater than 25 kgm 2 and aged 4575. As part of the kent county community health needs assessment, the kent county health department kchd gathers information, opinions and data about health and social issues from those who live in the community every three years. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system kent county. Prevalence is excluded blank cells from the tables for any subpopulation with a sample size less than 30, which would yield statistically unreliable estimates. Brfss questions and topics have changed periodically to reflect. The table contains both 2014 expanded brfss data and 2016 county level data, to support trend analysis.
Behavioral risk factor surveillance system wikipedia. Comparability of data cdc pdf icon pdf 178 kb comparability of data across reporting areas for the combined landline and cell phone data set. Curry county health needs assessment advanced health. The behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss is an annual statewide telephone surveillance system designed by the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. Detailed information on sampling methodology and quality assurance can be found on the. Our analyses provide child advocates and decisionmakers with reliable data to better serve their communities and enrich discussions about child wellbeing across different regions and demographics. Cdc behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss. Community health assessment douglas county douglas public. Brfss data files are free of charge and are ordered online through the brfss order form. District of columbia, missouri, ohio, virgin islands.
Surveillance is conducted on a monthly basis to collect data on modifiable risk behaviors, preventative health practices and healthrelated conditions contributing to the. Alcohol is also the most commonly used substance among county youths, at rates somewhat above the oregon average. A list of wisconsins expanded questions for the ace brfss survey for 2015 is. Telephone numbers and zip codes are used to determine the number of responses to the state survey by county. Data is at the core of what we do at children first for oregon. Adult behavioral risk survey brfss state of oregon. Publications using data from the adult behavioral risk survey. The data files are provided in both ascii and sas transport formats.
Guide to state tables and summary of small area estimation methodology report is a guide to the development and presentation of 2015. In 1988, iowa began full participation in cdcs behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss 2017 behavioral risk factor survey results. Data released 2017 this file for the combined landline and cell phone data set is in ascii format. The brfss survey is conducted in every state in the country as well as the district of. Adverse childhood experiences aces, oregon health authority 8 pages.
The oregon vital statistics county data book is published annually by the center for health statistics, center for public health practice, public health division, oregon health authority. From the brfss 20042007 dataset, data were randomly selected for 191 oregon residents and for 191 lane county, oregon residents to compare to the 191 study participants. In other words, you dont have to get the designated human research ethics board to approve this research. Cdc behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss data. State and regional estimates are based on a small area estimation methodology in which statelevel nsduh data are combined with county and census block grouptractlevel data from the state. The 2018 brfss was designed to support county level data but are not yet available. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss survey. The surveys purpose is to gather information about health behaviors and factors known to contribute to or increase the risk of chronic disease. Klamath fallsarea historical earthquake activity is above oregon state average. Data notes caution should be taken when comparing 20 data with previous years due to changes in survey methodology. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss publications. Expanded behavioral risk factor surveillance system expanded. Due to major methodology changes, brfss data from 2010 and prior are not compatible with later years.
Behavioral risk factor surveillance system oklahoma state. Over time, the number of states participating in the survey increased. Results matching topic of county level brfss health data ny. The brfss is popular because the independent researcher can do a lot with the brfss data on her own.
Brfss alaskas behavioral risk factor surveillance system. Texas brfss is an important tool for decisionmaking. The alaska behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss is a telephone survey that asks alaska adults about their health, as well as behaviors that could affect their health. County level brfss estimates are calculated using the annual statelevel brfss survey data.
State ace survey reports state aces action acesconnection. The aggregate brfss combined landline and cell phone dataset is built from the landline and cell phone data submitted for 20 and includes data for 50 states, the district of columbia. County updating class select one alcohol consumption cholesterol awareness chronic health indicators colorectal cancer screening demographics ecigarette use fruits and vegetables health care accesscoverage health status hivaids hypertension awareness immunization injury oral health overweight and obesity bmi physical activity prostate. The brfss is an iowaspecific surveillance system that surveys adults 18 years and older on selfreported health behaviors. Oregon health division county data book 2011, healthy people 2020. Brfss combined land line and cell phone prevalence data.
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