Due to major methodology changes, brfss data from 2010 and prior are not compatible with later years. Adult behavioral risk survey brfss state of oregon. Blue map of oregon displaying prevalence of disability by county. Alcohol is also the most commonly used substance among county youths, at rates somewhat above the oregon average. County level brfss estimates are calculated using the annual statelevel brfss survey data. Cdc behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss. It is a compilation of vital statistics data by county. Kids count, 2014 county data book, helping kentuckians live healthier lives.
North dakota behavioral risk factor surveillance system. Adverse childhood experiences aces, oregon health authority 8 pages. Oregon study on health and disability statistical data the city of. The table contains both 2014 expanded brfss data and 2016 countylevel data, to support trend analysis. Results matching topic of county level brfss health data ny.
Behavioral risk factor surveillance system kent county. Cigarettes cigarettes are the leading cause of preventable death in oregon, the united states, and the world. Brfss was initially developed in 1984 by the centers for disease control and prevention cdc in collaboration with state health. 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 data. The brfss was initiated in 1984, with 15 states collecting surveillance data on. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss survey. 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.
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. 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. The weighted data analysis techniques applied for the analysis of 2011 survey data are same as in previous years. 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. Oregon health division county data book 2011, healthy people 2020. Module description data set data weight states actions to control high blood pressure. A listing of statebased publications using oregons brfss data. Cdc analyzes brfss data for metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas mmsas, to provide localized health information that can help public health. Expanded behavioral risk factor surveillance system expanded. Brfss data and documentation cdc aggregated, raw brfss data files for all participating states and territories.
Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss 2017 behavioral risk factor survey results. The 2018 brfss was designed to support county level data but are not yet available. Comparability of data cdc pdf icon pdf 178 kb comparability of data across reporting areas for the combined landline and cell phone data set. In 1988, iowa began full participation in cdcs behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss. 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. However, if you use or publish any of this data, please give credit to the north dakota brfss. Working with these data files requires use of spreadsheet, database management, or statistical software that are not provided. Data users often aggregate brfss state samples for national estimates without accounting for statelevel sampling, a practice that could introduce bias. Use of voter registration records to recruit a representative. The data files are provided in both ascii and sas transport formats.
County level data are currently available for 200203, 200809, 2014, and 2016. The brfss is an iowaspecific surveillance system that surveys adults 18 years and older on selfreported health behaviors. Established in 1984 with 15 states, brfss now collects data in all 50 states as well as the district of. Detailed information on sampling methodology and quality assurance can be found on the. Klamath fallsarea historical earthquake activity is above oregon state average. Brfss combined land line and cell phone prevalence data.
A list of wisconsins expanded questions for the ace brfss survey for 2015 is. The information in this book came from the behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss. The next scheduled expanded brfss survey will be launched in 2021. The oregon office on disability and health oodh analyzes data relating to adult oregonian with disabilities in order to identify the. The behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss is a united states health survey that looks at behavioral risk factors. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss health indicators by county and region. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system wikipedia. 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. State ace survey reports state aces action acesconnection. The brfss is the largest, continuously conducted, telephone health survey in the world.
Brfss data files are free of charge and are ordered online through the brfss order form. In other words, you dont have to get the designated human research ethics board to approve this research. Oregon 2015 brfss health status for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good. Brfss data files 2000 to 2017 are available for download. North dakota behavioral risk factor surveillance system home. 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. District of columbia, missouri, ohio, virgin islands. 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. The 20 brfss data continues to reflect the changes initially made in 2011 in weighting methodology raking and the addition of cell phone only respondents. Prevalence is excluded blank cells from the tables for any subpopulation with a sample size less than 30, which would yield statistically unreliable estimates. 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. Over time, the number of states participating in the survey increased. Publications using data from the adult behavioral risk survey.
Cdc behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss data. 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. Differences in estimates between years are to be expected when survey methods change. The brfss cases included only those with bmi greater than 25 kgm 2 and aged 4575. 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. The surveys purpose is to gather information about health behaviors and factors known to contribute to or increase the risk of chronic disease. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss publications. Notice that using brfss data has no irb obligations. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system oklahoma state.
The behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss is a crosssectional telephone survey of state residents aged 18 and older in households with telephones. Curry is the top ranked county in oregon for its natural. Data will be updated annually as it becomes available. Each month a random sample of structured telephone interviews are done.
Wyoming behavior risk factor surveillance system brfss. Telephone numbers and zip codes are used to determine the number of responses to the state survey by county. 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. 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. Brfss is a continuous, statebased surveillance system that collects information about modifiable risk factors for chronic diseases and other leading causes of death.
The brfss was initiated in 1984, with 15 states collecting surveillance data on risk behaviors through monthly telephone interviews. An additional thirtythree indicators for 2016 are under development, and are expected to be released by late 2018. Data released 2017 this file for the combined landline and cell phone data set is in ascii format. Brfss data provided on this website are in the public domain and may be used without further permission. 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. Community health assessment douglas county douglas public. 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.
Surveillance is conducted on a monthly basis to collect data on modifiable risk behaviors, preventative health practices and healthrelated conditions contributing to the. The regional data are similar to that of missouri as a whole. Each state conducts thousands of interviews every year. The brfss is popular because the independent researcher can do a lot with the brfss data on her own. It includes questions about nutrition, physical activity, tobacco and alcohol use, and more. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss collecting. 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. Access to respondentlevel nonpublic brfss or ebrfss data is available upon. Data notes caution should be taken when comparing 20 data with previous years due to changes in survey methodology. National weighting of data from the behavioral risk factor. Behavioral risk factorbehavioral risk factor surveillance. Illinois behavioral risk factor surveillance system. Texas department of state health services, brfss home page. Begun in 1984, the brfss is run by centers for disease control and prevention and conducted by participating individual state health departments.
It enables the center for disease control and prevention, state health departments, and other health agencies to monitor modifiable risk factors for chronic diseases and other leading causes of death. The brfss survey is conducted in every state in the country as well as the district of. 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. Curry county health needs assessment advanced health. The wyoming behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss is an ongoing statewide telephone survey of adults. 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 tobacco industry designed cigarettes to be as addictive as possible and has spent billions of dollars advertising cigarettes and. Brfss smart county prevalence combined land line and cell phone data. 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. Detailed information on sampling methodology and quality assurance can be found on the brfss website.
Guide to state tables and summary of small area estimation methodology report is a guide to the development and presentation of 2015. The behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss is an annual statewide telephone surveillance system designed by the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. 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. Brfss has a long history in behavioral and chronic disease surveillance. Countylevel brfss estimates are calculated using the annual statelevel brfss survey data. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss prevalence.
Brfss alaskas behavioral risk factor surveillance system. Data is at the core of what we do at children first for oregon. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss sampling method. Texas brfss is an important tool for decisionmaking.