New data by gender and by race / ethnicity now avaialble for eight indicators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

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Gender and combined race /ethnicity breakouts are now available at the state and national level for eight indicators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Data was acquired by CARES through analysis of 2006-2010 annual survey data. Affected indicators:

Clinical Care

  • Lack of a Consistent Source of Primary Care
  • High Blood Pressure Management
  • HIV Screenings
  • Dental Care Utilization

Health Outcomes

  • Asthma Prevalence
  • Heart Disease Prevalence
  • Overweight (Adult)
  • Poor Dental Health