New maps and data now available for 7 indicators from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

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New multi-year estimates are now available from the 2011 and 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (replacing estimates from 2006-2010). Due to new sampling procedures, prevalence estimates from 2011 and onward are not comparable to data from previous survey years. Indicator data is available broken out by race/ethnicity for states and the US only. Affected indicators:

Clinical Care

  • HIV Screenings
  • Lack of a Consistent Source of Primary Care

Health Behaviors

  • Tobacco Usage – Former or Current Smokers
  • Tobacco Usage – Quit Attempt

Health Outcomes

  • Asthma Prevalence
  • Heart Disease Prevalence
  • Overweight (Adult)