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Landline Only (2010 and Before)

BRFSS data in this module are based on land line telephone data only and utilized an outdated weighting methodology called post-stratification. This methodology was based on Utah demographics of age, sex, and Local Health District. The calling and weighting methodologies changed with 2011 BRFSS data and these data can be found in the module below.

Local Health District
Crude rates/percentages
Health Status

General Health Status (question wording)

Would you say that in general your health is Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor?
General Health Status

Physical Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?
Physical Health Past 30 Days

Mental Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?
Mental Health Past 30 Days

Diabetes (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have diabetes?
Diabetes

Current Doctor Diagnosed Asthma (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you had asthma? Do you still have asthma?
Current Doctor Diagnosed Asthma

Doctor Diagnosed Arthritis (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have arthritis?
Doctor Diagnosed Arthritis

Limited in Usual Activities Due to Arthritis or Joint Symptoms (question wording)

Are you now limited in any way of your usual activities because of arthritis or joint symptoms?
Limited in Usual Activities Due to Arthritis or Joint Symptoms

Activities Limited Due to Physical, Mental, or Emotional Problems (question wording)

Are you limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems?
Activities Limited Due to Physical, Mental, or Emotional Problems

High Blood Pressure Awareness (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you have high blood pressure?
High Blood Pressure Awareness

High Cholesterol Awareness (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that your blood cholesterol is high?
High Cholesterol Awareness
Health Knowledge and Awareness

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack (question wording)

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Would Call 911 (question wording)

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Would Call 911

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke (question wording)

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke and Would Call 911 (question wording)

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke and Would Call 911
Access to Health Care

Health Care Coverage (question wording)

Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare?
Health Care Coverage

Routine Medical Checkup (question wording)

About how long has it been since you last visited a doctor for a routine checkup?
Routine Medical Checkup

Personal Doctor or Health Care Provider (question wording)

Do you have one person you think of as your personal doctor or health care provider?
Personal Doctor or Health Care Provider

Routine Dental Health Care (question wording)

How long has it been since you last visited a dentist or a dental clinic for any reason?
Routine Dental Health Care

Dental Care Coverage (question wording)

Do you have any kind of insurance coverage that pays for some or all of your routine dental care, including dental insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs or government plans such as Medicaid?
Dental Care Coverage

Unable to Get Needed Care Due to Cost (question wording)

Was there a time during the last 12 months when you needed to see a doctor, but could not because of the cost?
Unable to Get Needed Care Due to Cost
Screening and Preventive Services

Mammogram (question wording)

A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. Have you ever had a mammogram? How long has it been since you had your last mammogram?
Mammogram

Clinical Breast Examination (question wording)

A clinical breast exam is when a doctor, nurse, or other health professional feels the breast for lumps. Have you ever had a clinical breast exam? How long has it been since your last breast exam?
Clinical Breast Examination

Pap Test (question wording)

A Pap test is a test for cancer of the cervix. Have you ever had a Pap test? How long has it been since you had your last Pap test?
Pap Test

Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy (question wording)

Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are exams in which a tube is inserted in the rectum to view the bowel for signs of cancer or other health problems. Have you ever had either of these exams?
Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy

Recommended Colon Cancer Screening (question wording)

A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) finds blood in the stool finds blood in the stool by placing a small sample of stool on a chemically treated card, pad, or cloth wipe. An FOBT may be done to check for some intestinal conditions or colon cancer. Have you had either a FOBT in the past year and or a sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy in the past 10 years?
Recommended Colon Cancer Screening

Blood Pressure Screening (question wording)

How long has it been since you last had your blood pressure taken by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional?
Blood Pressure Screening

Cholesterol Screening (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? How long has it been since you last had your blood cholesterol checked?
Cholesterol Screening

Influenza Vaccination (question wording)

During the past 12 months have you had a flu shot?
Influenza Vaccination

Pneumococcal Vaccination (question wording)

Have you ever had a pneumonia shot? This shot is usually given only once or twice in a persons lifetime and is different from the flu shot. It is also called the pneumococcal vaccine.
Pneumococcal Vaccination

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening (question wording)

A prostate-specific antigen test, also called a PSA test, is a blood test used to check men for prostate cancer. Have you ever had a PSA test?
Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening

Sunscreen Use (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you use sunscreen or sunblock? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?
Sunscreen Use

Sun Safety (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you: use sunscreen or sun block, stay in the shade, wear a wide-brimmed hat or any other hat that shades your face, ears, and neck from the sun, or wear long-sleeved shirts? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom, or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?
Sun Safety

Folic Acid Consumption (question wording)

Do you currently take any vitamin pills or supplements? Are any of these a multivitamin? Do any of the vitamin pills or supplements you take contain folic acid? How often to you take this vitamin pill or supplement?
Folic Acid Consumption

HIV Test (question wording)

As far as you know, have you ever been tested for HIV? Do not count tests you may have had as part of a blood donation.
HIV Test
Physical Activity and Nutrition

Physical Inactivity (question wording)

During the past month, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise?
Physical Inactivity

Recommended Physical Activity (question wording)

Percentage of adults with regular physical activity as defined as the "Percentage of adults aged 18 years and older who report light or moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes five or more times per week or who report vigorous physical activity for at least 20 minutes three or more times per week."
Recommended Physical Activity

Vigorous Physical Activity (question wording)

Risk factor for respondents who do not meet recommendations for vigorous physical activity.
Vigorous Physical Activity

Overweight or Obese (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMi less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.
Overweight or Obese

BMI (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMi less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.
BMI

Daily Fruit Consumption (question wording)

How often do you drink 100% fruit juices? Not counting juice, how often do you eat fruit?
Daily Fruit Consumption

Daily Vegetable Consumption (question wording)

How often do you eat cooked or canned beans? How often do you eat dark green vegetables? How often do you eat orange colored vegetables? How often do you eat other vegetables?
Daily Vegetable Consumption
Addictive and Abused Substances

Current Cigarette Smoking (question wording)

Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?
Current Cigarette Smoking

Binge Drinking (question wording)

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past 30 days did you have 5 or more drinks for men or 4 or more drinks for women on an occasion?
Binge Drinking - New Definition (5+ drinks for men, 4+ drinks for women)

Chronic Drinking (question wording)

During the past month, how many days per week or per month did you drink any alcoholic beverages, on the average? On the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average?
Chronic Drinking
Safety

Seat Belt Use (question wording)

How often do you use SeatBelts when you drive or ride in a car? Would you say Always, Nearly Always, Sometimes, Seldom or Never?
Seat Belt Use
Age-adjusted rates/percentages
Health Status (Age-adjusted)

General Health Status (question wording)

Would you say that in general your health is Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor?
General Health Status

Physical Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?
Physical Health Past 30 Days

Mental Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?
Mental Health Past 30 Days

Diabetes (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have diabetes?
Diabetes

Current Doctor Diagnosed Asthma (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you had asthma? Do you still have asthma?
Current Doctor Diagnosed Asthma

Doctor Diagnosed Arthritis (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have arthritis?
Doctor Diagnosed Arthritis

Limited in Usual Activities Due to Arthritis or Joint Symptom (question wording)

Are you now limited in any way of your usual activities because of arthritis or joint symptoms?
Limited in Usual Activities Due to Arthritis or Joint Symptom

Activities Limited Due to Physical, Mental, or Emotional Problems (question wording)

Are you limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems?
Activities Limited Due to Physical, Mental, or Emotional Problems

High Blood Pressure Awareness (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you have high blood pressure?
High Blood Pressure Awareness

High Cholesterol Awareness (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that your blood cholesterol is high?
High Cholesterol Awareness
Health Knowledge and Awareness (Age-adjusted)

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack (question wording)

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Would Call 911 (question wording)

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Would Call 911

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke (question wording)

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke and Would Call 911 (question wording)

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke and Would Call 911
Access to Health Care (Age-adjusted)

Health Care Coverage (question wording)

Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare?
Health Care Coverage

Routine Medical Checkup (question wording)

About how long has it been since you last visited a doctor for a routine checkup?
Routine Medical Checkup

Personal Doctor or Health Care Provider (question wording)

Do you have one person you think of as your personal doctor or health care provider?
Personal Doctor or Health Care Provider

Routine Dental Health Care (question wording)

How long has it been since you last visited a dentist or a dental clinic for any reason?
Routine Dental Health Care

Dental Care Coverage (question wording)

Do you have any kind of insurance coverage that pays for some or all of your routine dental care, including dental insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs or government plans such as Medicaid?
Dental Care Coverage

Unable to Get Needed Care Due to Cost (question wording)

Was there a time during the last 12 months when you needed to see a doctor, but could not because of the cost?
Unable to Get Needed Care Due to Cost
Screening and Preventive Services (Age-adjusted)

Mammogram (question wording)

A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. Have you ever had a mammogram? How long has it been since you had your last mammogram?
Mammogram

Clinical Breast Examination (question wording)

A clinical breast exam is when a doctor, nurse, or other health professional feels the breast for lumps. Have you ever had a clinical breast exam? How long has it been since your last breast exam?
Clinical Breast Examination

Pap Test (question wording)

A Pap test is a test for cancer of the cervix. Have you ever had a Pap test? How long has it been since you had your last Pap test?
Pap Test

Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy (question wording)

Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are exams in which a tube is inserted in the rectum to view the bowel for signs of cancer or other health problems. Have you ever had either of these exams?
Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy

Recommended Colon Cancer Screening (question wording)

A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) finds blood in the stool finds blood in the stool by placing a small sample of stool on a chemically treated card, pad, or cloth wipe. An FOBT may be done to check for some intestinal conditions or colon cancer. Have you had either a FOBT in the past year and or a sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy in the past 10 years?
Recommended Colon Cancer Screening

Blood Pressure Screening (question wording)

How long has it been since you last had your blood pressure taken by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional?
Blood Pressure Screening

Cholesterol Screening (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? How long has it been since you last had your blood cholesterol checked?
Cholesterol Screening

Influenza Vaccination (question wording)

During the past 12 months have you had a flu shot?
Influenza Vaccination

Pneumococcal Vaccination (question wording)

Have you ever had a pneumonia shot? This shot is usually given only once or twice in a persons lifetime and is different from the flu shot. It is also called the pneumococcal vaccine.
Pneumococcal Vaccination

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening (question wording)

A prostate-specific antigen test, also called a PSA test, is a blood test used to check men for prostate cancer. Have you ever had a PSA test?
Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening

Sunscreen Use (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you use sunscreen or sunblock? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?
Sunscreen Use

Sun Safety (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you: use sunscreen or sun block, stay in the shade, wear a wide-brimmed hat or any other hat that shades your face, ears, and neck from the sun, or wear long-sleeved shirts? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom, or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?
Sun Safety

Folic Acid Consumption (question wording)

Do you currently take any vitamin pills or supplements? Are any of these a multivitamin? Do any of the vitamin pills or supplements you take contain folic acid? How often to you take this vitamin pill or supplement?
Folic Acid Consumption

HIV Test (question wording)

As far as you know, have you ever been tested for HIV? Do not count tests you may have had as part of a blood donation.
HIV Test
Physical Activity and Nutrition (Age-adjusted)

Physical Inactivity (question wording)

During the past month, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise?
Physical Inactivity

Recommended Physical Activity (question wording)

Percentage of adults with regular physical activity as defined as the "Percentage of adults aged 18 years and older who report light or moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes five or more times per week or who report vigorous physical activity for at least 20 minutes three or more times per week."
Recommended Physical Activity

Vigorous Physical Activity (question wording)

Risk factor for respondents who do not meet recommendations for vigorous physical activity.
Vigorous Physical Activity

Overweight or Obese (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMi less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.
Overweight or Obese

BMI (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMi less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.
BMI

Daily Fruit Consumption (question wording)

How often do you drink 100% fruit juices? Not counting juice, how often do you eat fruit?
Daily Fruit Consumption

Daily Vegetable Consumption (question wording)

How often do you eat cooked or canned beans? How often do you eat dark green vegetables? How often do you eat orange colored vegetables? How often do you eat other vegetables?
Daily Vegetable Consumption
Addictive and Abused Substances (Age-adjusted)

Current Cigarette Smoking (question wording)

Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?
Current Cigarette Smoking

Binge Drinking (question wording)

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past 30 days did you have 5 or more drinks for men or 4 or more drinks for women on an occasion?
Binge Drinking - New Definition (5+ drinks for men, 4+ drinks for women)

Chronic Drinking (question wording)

During the past month, how many days per week or per month did you drink any alcoholic beverages, on the average? On the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average?
Chronic Drinking
Safety (Age-adjusted)

Seat Belt Use (question wording)

How often do you use SeatBelts when you drive or ride in a car? Would you say Always, Nearly Always, Sometimes, Seldom or Never?
Seat Belt Use
Utah Small Areas
Crude rates/percentages
Health Status

General Health Status (question wording)

Would you say that in general your health is Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor?
General Health Status

Physical Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?
Physical Health Past 30 Days

Mental Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?
Mental Health Past 30 Days

Diabetes (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have diabetes?
Diabetes

Current Doctor Diagnosed Asthma (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you had asthma? Do you still have asthma?
Current Doctor Diagnosed Asthma

Doctor Diagnosed Arthritis (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have arthritis?
Doctor Diagnosed Arthritis

Limited in Usual Activities Due to Arthritis or Joint Symptoms (question wording)

Are you now limited in any way of your usual activities because of arthritis or joint symptoms?
Limited in Usual Activities Due to Arthritis or Joint Symptoms

Activities Limited Due to Physical, Mental, or Emotional Problems (question wording)

Are you limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems?
Activities Limited Due to Physical, Mental, or Emotional Problems

High Blood Pressure Awareness (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you have high blood pressure?
High Blood Pressure Awareness

High Cholesterol Awareness (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that your blood cholesterol is high?
High Cholesterol Awareness
Health Knowledge and Awareness

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack (question wording)

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Would Call 911 (question wording)

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Would Call 911

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke (question wording)

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke and Would Call 911 (question wording)

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke and Would Call 911
Access to Health Care

Health Care Coverage (question wording)

Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare?
Health Care Coverage

Routine Medical Checkup (question wording)

About how long has it been since you last visited a doctor for a routine checkup?
Routine Medical Checkup

Personal Doctor or Health Care Provider (question wording)

Do you have one person you think of as your personal doctor or health care provider?
Personal Doctor or Health Care Provider

Routine Dental Health Care (question wording)

How long has it been since you last visited a dentist or a dental clinic for any reason?
Routine Dental Health Care

Dental Care Coverage (question wording)

Do you have any kind of insurance coverage that pays for some or all of your routine dental care, including dental insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs or government plans such as Medicaid?
Dental Care Coverage

Unable to Get Needed Care Due to Cost (question wording)

Was there a time during the last 12 months when you needed to see a doctor, but could not because of the cost?
Unable to Get Needed Care Due to Cost
Screening and Preventive Services

Mammogram (question wording)

A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. Have you ever had a mammogram? How long has it been since you had your last mammogram?
Mammogram

Clinical Breast Examination (question wording)

A clinical breast exam is when a doctor, nurse, or other health professional feels the breast for lumps. Have you ever had a clinical breast exam? How long has it been since your last breast exam?
Clinical Breast Examination

Pap Test (question wording)

A Pap test is a test for cancer of the cervix. Have you ever had a Pap test? How long has it been since you had your last Pap test?
Pap Test

Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy (question wording)

Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are exams in which a tube is inserted in the rectum to view the bowel for signs of cancer or other health problems. Have you ever had either of these exams?
Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy

Recommended Colon Cancer Screening (question wording)

A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) finds blood in the stool finds blood in the stool by placing a small sample of stool on a chemically treated card, pad, or cloth wipe. An FOBT may be done to check for some intestinal conditions or colon cancer. Have you had either a FOBT in the past year and or a sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy in the past 10 years?
Recommended Colon Cancer Screening

Cholesterol Screening (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? How long has it been since you last had your blood cholesterol checked?
Cholesterol Screening

Influenza Vaccination (question wording)

During the past 12 months have you had a flu shot?
Influenza Vaccination

Pneumococcal Vaccination (question wording)

Have you ever had a pneumonia shot? This shot is usually given only once or twice in a persons lifetime and is different from the flu shot. It is also called the pneumococcal vaccine.
Pneumococcal Vaccination

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening (question wording)

A prostate-specific antigen test, also called a PSA test, is a blood test used to check men for prostate cancer. Have you ever had a PSA test?
Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening

Sunscreen Use (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you use sunscreen or sunblock? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?
Sunscreen Use

Sun Safety(question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you use sunscreen or sunblock? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?
Sun Safety

Folic Acid Consumption (question wording)

Do you currently take any vitamin pills or supplements? Are any of these a multivitamin? Do any of the vitamin pills or supplements you take contain folic acid? How often to you take this vitamin pill or supplement?
Folic Acid Consumption

HIV Test (question wording)

As far as you know, have you ever been tested for HIV? Do not count tests you may have had as part of a blood donation.
HIV Test
Physical Activity and Nutrition

Physical Inactivity (question wording)

During the past month, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise?
Physical Inactivity

Recommended Physical Activity (question wording)

Percentage of adults with regular physical activity as defined as the "Percentage of adults aged 18 years and older who report light or moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes five or more times per week or who report vigorous physical activity for at least 20 minutes three or more times per week."
Recommended Physical Activity

Vigorous Physical Activity (question wording)

Risk factor for respondents who do not meet recommendations for vigorous physical activity.
Vigorous Physical Activity

5 a Day (question wording)

How often do you drink fruit juices, eat fruit, green salad, potatoes, carrots, or other vegetables? (This measure is based on a group of questions about an individual's eating habits.)
5 a Day

Overweight or Obese (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMi less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.
Overweight or Obese

BMI (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMi less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.
BMI

Daily Fruit Consumption (question wording)

How often do you drink 100% fruit juices? Not counting juice, how often do you eat fruit?
Daily Fruit Consumption

Daily Vegetable Consumption (question wording)

How often do you eat cooked or canned beans? How often do you eat dark green vegetables? How often do you eat orange colored vegetables? How often do you eat other vegetables?
Daily Vegetable Consumption
Addictive and Abused Substances

Current Cigarette Smoking (question wording)

Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?
Current Cigarette Smoking

Binge Drinking (question wording)

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past month did you have 5 or more drinks on an occasion?
Binge Drinking - Old Definition (5+ drinks for men and women)

Binge Drinking (question wording)

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past 30 days did you have 5 or more drinks for men or 4 or more drinks for women on an occasion?
Binge Drinking - New Definition (5+ drinks for men, 4+ drinks for women)

Chronic Drinking (question wording)

During the past month, how many days per week or per month did you drink any alcoholic beverages, on the average? On the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average?
Chronic Drinking
Safety

Seat Belt Use (question wording)

How often do you use SeatBelts when you drive or ride in a car? Would you say Always, Nearly Always, Sometimes, Seldom or Never?
Seat Belt Use
Age-adjusted rates/percentages
Health Status (Age-adjusted)

General Health Status (question wording)

Would you say that in general your health is Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor?
General Health Status

Physical Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?
Physical Health Past 30 Days

Mental Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?
Mental Health Past 30 Days

Diabetes (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have diabetes?
Diabetes

Current Doctor Diagnosed Asthma (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you had asthma? Do you still have asthma?
Current Doctor Diagnosed Asthma

Doctor Diagnosed Arthritis (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have arthritis?
Doctor Diagnosed Arthritis

Limited in Usual Activities Due to Arthritis or Joint Symptom (question wording)

Are you now limited in any way of your usual activities because of arthritis or joint symptoms?
Limited in Usual Activities Due to Arthritis or Joint Symptom

Activities Limited Due to Physical, Mental, or Emotional Problems (question wording)

Are you limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems?
Activities Limited Due to Physical, Mental, or Emotional Problems

High Blood Pressure Awareness (question wording)

Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that you have high blood pressure?
High Blood Pressure Awareness

High Cholesterol Awareness (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that your blood cholesterol is high?
High Cholesterol Awareness
Health Knowledge and Awareness (Age-adjusted)

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack (question wording)

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack

Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Would Call 911 (question wording)

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a heart attack Do you think pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think feeling weak, light headed, or faint are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think chest pain or discomfort are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a heart attack? Do you think pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder are symptoms of a heart attack? Do you think shortness of breath is a symptom of a heart attack?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Would Call 911

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke (question wording)

Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke and Would Call 911 (question wording)

If you thought you were having a heart attack or a stroke, what is the first thing you would do? Which of the following do you think is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden confusion or trouble speaking are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes is a symptom of a stroke? Do you think sudden chest pain or discomfort, are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance are symptoms of a stroke? Do you think severe headache with no know cause is a symptom of a stroke?
Know Signs and Symptoms of Stroke and Would Call 911
Access to Health Care (Age-adjusted)

Health Care Coverage (question wording)

Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare?
Health Care Coverage

Routine Medical Checkup (question wording)

About how long has it been since you last visited a doctor for a routine checkup?
Routine Medical Checkup

Personal Doctor or Health Care Provider (question wording)

Do you have one person you think of as your personal doctor or health care provider?
Personal Doctor or Health Care Provider

Routine Dental Health Care (question wording)

How long has it been since you last visited a dentist or a dental clinic for any reason?
Routine Dental Health Care

Dental Care Coverage (question wording)

Do you have any kind of insurance coverage that pays for some or all of your routine dental care, including dental insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs or government plans such as Medicaid?
Dental Care Coverage

Unable to Get Needed Care Due to Cost (question wording)

Was there a time during the last 12 months when you needed to see a doctor, but could not because of the cost?
Unable to Get Needed Care Due to Cost
Screening and Preventive Services (Age-adjusted)

Mammogram (question wording)

A mammogram is an x-ray of each breast to look for breast cancer. Have you ever had a mammogram? How long has it been since you had your last mammogram?
Mammogram

Clinical Breast Examination (question wording)

A clinical breast exam is when a doctor, nurse, or other health professional feels the breast for lumps. Have you ever had a clinical breast exam? How long has it been since your last breast exam?
Clinical Breast Examination

Pap Test (question wording)

A Pap test is a test for cancer of the cervix. Have you ever had a Pap test? How long has it been since you had your last Pap test?
Pap Test

Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy (question wording)

Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are exams in which a tube is inserted in the rectum to view the bowel for signs of cancer or other health problems. Have you ever had either of these exams?
Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy

Recommended Colon Cancer Screening (question wording)

A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) finds blood in the stool finds blood in the stool by placing a small sample of stool on a chemically treated card, pad, or cloth wipe. An FOBT may be done to check for some intestinal conditions or colon cancer. Have you had either a FOBT in the past year and or a sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy in the past 10 years?
Recommended Colon Cancer Screening

Blood Pressure Screening (question wording)

How long has it been since you last had your blood pressure taken by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional?
Blood Pressure Screening

Cholesterol Screening (question wording)

Blood cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Have you ever had your blood cholesterol checked? How long has it been since you last had your blood cholesterol checked?
Cholesterol Screening

Influenza Vaccination (question wording)

During the past 12 months have you had a flu shot?
Influenza Vaccination

Pneumococcal Vaccination (question wording)

Have you ever had a pneumonia shot? This shot is usually given only once or twice in a persons lifetime and is different from the flu shot. It is also called the pneumococcal vaccine.
Pneumococcal Vaccination

Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening (question wording)

A prostate-specific antigen test, also called a PSA test, is a blood test used to check men for prostate cancer. Have you ever had a PSA test?
Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening

Sunscreen Use (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you use sunscreen or sunblock? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?
Sunscreen Use

Sun Safety (question wording)

When you go outside on a sunny summer day for more than one hour, how often do you: use sunscreen or sun block, stay in the shade, wear a wide-brimmed hat or any other hat that shades your face, ears, and neck from the sun, or wear long-sleeved shirts? Would you say: always, nearly always, sometimes, seldom, or never? What is the sun protection factor or SPF of the sunscreen you use most often?
Sun Safety

Folic Acid Consumption (question wording)

Do you currently take any vitamin pills or supplements? Are any of these a multivitamin? Do any of the vitamin pills or supplements you take contain folic acid? How often to you take this vitamin pill or supplement?
Folic Acid Consumption

HIV Test (question wording)

As far as you know, have you ever been tested for HIV? Do not count tests you may have had as part of a blood donation.
HIV Test
Physical Activity and Nutrition (Age-adjusted)

Physical Inactivity (question wording)

During the past month, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise?
Physical Inactivity

Recommended Physical Activity (question wording)

Percentage of adults with regular physical activity as defined as the "Percentage of adults aged 18 years and older who report light or moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes five or more times per week or who report vigorous physical activity for at least 20 minutes three or more times per week."
Recommended Physical Activity

Vigorous Physical Activity (question wording)

Risk factor for respondents who do not meet recommendations for vigorous physical activity.
Vigorous Physical Activity

5 a Day (question wording)

How often do you drink fruit juices, eat fruit, green salad, potatoes, carrots, or other vegetables? (This measure is based on a group of questions about an individual's eating habits.)
5 a Day

Overweight or Obese (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMi less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.
Overweight or Obese

BMI (question wording)

About how much do you weigh without shoes? About how tall are you without shoes? Normal is defined as a BMi less than 25; Overweight, but not obese, is defined as a BMI 25-29; Obese is defined as a BMI of 30 or more.
BMI

Daily Fruit Consumption (question wording)

How often do you drink 100% fruit juices? Not counting juice, how often do you eat fruit?
Daily Fruit Consumption

Daily Vegetable Consumption (question wording)

How often do you eat cooked or canned beans? How often do you eat dark green vegetables? How often do you eat orange colored vegetables? How often do you eat other vegetables?
Daily Vegetable Consumption
Addictive and Abused Substances (Age-adjusted)

Current Cigarette Smoking (question wording)

Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?
Current Cigarette Smoking

Binge Drinking (question wording)

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past month did you have 5 or more drinks on an occasion?
Binge Drinking - Old Definition (5+ drinks for men and women)

Binge Drinking (question wording)

Considering all types of alcoholic beverages, how many times during the past 30 days did you have 5 or more drinks for men or 4 or more drinks for women on an occasion?
Binge Drinking - New Definition (5+ drinks for men, 4+ drinks for women)

Chronic Drinking (question wording)

During the past month, how many days per week or per month did you drink any alcoholic beverages, on the average? On the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on the average?
Chronic Drinking
Safety (Age-adjusted)

Seat Belt Use (question wording)

How often do you use SeatBelts when you drive or ride in a car? Would you say Always, Nearly Always, Sometimes, Seldom or Never?
Seat Belt Use
Landline and Cell Phone (2009 and after)

Beginning in 2011, BRFSS data include both landline and cell phone respondent data along with a new weighting methodology called iterative proportional fitting, or raking. This methodology utilizes additional demographic information (such as education, race, and marital status) in the weighting procedure. Both of these methodology changes were implemented to account for an increased number of U.S. households without land line phones and an under-representation of certain demographic groups that were not well-represented in the sample. All years of data included in this query module utilize this new methodology. More details about these changes can be found at: http://health.utah.gov/opha/publications/brfss/Raking/Raking%20impact%202011.pdf

Local Health District
Crude rates/percentages
Health Status

General Health Status (question wording)

Would you say that in general your health is Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor?
General Health Status

Physical Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your physical health, which includes physical illness and injury, for how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good?
Physical Health Past 30 Days

Mental Health Past 30 Days (question wording)

Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good?
Mental Health Past 30 Days