Obesity (Adult)

This indicator reports the number and percentage of adults age 18 and older who are obese, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) =30.0 kg/m², calculated from self-reported weight and height. Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2022.Accessed via the PLACES Data Portal. Source Description The Behavioral Risk…

Poor Dental Health – Teeth Loss

This indicator reports the number and percentage of adults age 65 and older who report having lost all of their natural teeth because of tooth decay or gum disease. Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2022.Accessed via the PLACES Data Portal. Source Description The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System…

Chronic Conditions – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Adult)

This indicator reports the percentage of adults age 18 and older who report ever having been told by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional that they had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, or chronic bronchitis. Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2022.Accessed via the PLACES Data Portal….

Tobacco Usage – Current Smokers

This indicator reports the percentage of adults age 18 and older who report having smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime and currently smoke every day or some days. Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2022.Accessed via the PLACES Data Portal. Source Description The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance…