Data News Item: New maps and data now available for five indicators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

In Data News, 2013-06-12

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for the 2005-11 seven-year period has been released. Updates replace previous indicator data from the 2004-2010 seven-year period. Affected Indicators:

Social & Economic Factors

• Lack of Social or Emotional Support

Clinical Care

• Pneumonia Vaccination

Health Behaviors

• Heavy Alcohol Consumption
• Tobacco Usage

Health Outcomes

• Poor General Health

Health Outcomes

• Poor General Health