ORGANIZATION OF BRFSS DATA

BRFSS DATA ARE ORGANIZED AS DESCRIBED BELOW. USE THE LINKS IN THE HOMEPAGE TO SELECT THE DATA OR INFORMATION YOU WISH TO VIEW.

BRFSS QUESTIONS

Since BRFSS questions are abbreviated in the tables, the full text of questions is provided in the BRFSS QUESTIONS link to clarify their exact meaning.

Some questions in BRFSS tables are converted to "calculated variables" designed to summarize or condense responses to one or more questions. Data in some tables are based on these calculated variables.
THE FOLLOWING RISK FACTORS ARE INCLUDED IN THE 2004-05 BRFSS SURVEY. THE SUMMARY OF DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH RISK FACTORS LINK PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW
- Health Status
- Health Care Access
- Exercise
- Tobacco
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Disability
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Milk Consumption
- Weight Control
- Walking
- Physical Activity
- Obesity
- Steps Awareness and Participation
TABLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR EACH RISK FACTOR BROKEN DOWN BY THE FOLLOWING RESPONDENT SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS:
- Age Group
- Race/Ethnicity
- Education
- Marital Status
- Number of Children under 18 Living in Household
- Employment Status
- Annual Household Income from All Sources