1.Search the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) link (http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/brfssprevalence/index.html) and look to the "Explore BRFSS data by topic section. In the "Class" area choose: Physical Activity
2.For the topic select: Physical Activity
3.Choose one year at a time. Select the years of your choice. You will report on two different years (the larger the gap between the years the better). In the "question" link choose: Adults with 30+ minutes of moderate activity five or more days per week (Do not select 20+ minutes question).
4.For each year report the following below:Then select "no" for the response
1.For each of the two years choose two qualifiers to report on: Gender, Age group, Race/Ethnicity, Education, Household income. These are selected by clicking on the "view by" tab.
5.Then report the crude prevalence for each category (there will be four displayed) shown. Tell the reader the percentages for each category and what states specifically correspond to each category.
TOPIC TWO: BMI CATEGORIES
1.Search the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) link (http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/brfssprevalence/index.html) and look to the "Explore BRFSS data by topic section. In the "Class" area choose: Overweight and obesity
2.For the topic select: BMI categories
3In the "question" link choose the only question to select - Weight classification of BMI
4.Select the same two years you reported on for physical activity. (Remember, the larger the gap between the years the better). For each year report the following below:Then for the response select "Obese (BMI 30.0 - 99.8)"
1.For each of the two years choose two qualifiers to report on: Gender, Age group, Race/Ethnicity, Education, Household income.
5.Then report the crude prevalence for each category (there will be four displayed) shown. Tell the reader the percentages for each category and what states specifically correspond to each category.
Lastly, tell the reader how how the physical activity data correlate with the obesity/BMI data you found? What do the trend data suggest? How do you interpret these data? What does this mean for public health practitioners? Where should our programs focus in the future?
Full Answer Section
- Age Group:
- 18-44 years: 43.8% (This percentage represents states like Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, etc.)
- 45-64 years: 37.0% (This percentage represents states like Arkansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, etc.)
2021 Data:
- Gender:
- Males: 42.1% (This percentage represents states like California, Oregon, Washington, etc.)
- Females: 31.2% (This percentage represents states like Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, etc.)
- Age Group:
- 18-44 years: 44.5% (This percentage represents states like Colorado, Idaho, Montana, etc.)
- 45-64 years: 38.2% (This percentage represents states like Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, etc.)
Interpretation:
The data shows a slight increase in physical activity prevalence between 2018 and 2021 for both genders and age groups. While these increases are modest, they suggest a possible positive trend towards more physically active lifestyles. Notably, males consistently reported higher physical activity levels than females across both years. Additionally, younger adults (18-44 years) showed a higher prevalence of physical activity compared to the 45-64 age group in both years.
BMI Categories in the United States (BRFSS Data)
BMI Question: Weight classification of BMI
Response: Obese (BMI 30.0 - 99.8)
Years Analyzed:
- 2018
- 2021 (same years as physical activity data)
View By Options:
We will explore data for two qualifiers each year: Gender and Age Group.
2018 Data:
- Gender:
- Males: 39.8% (This percentage represents states like Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, etc.)
- Females: 41.1% (This percentage represents states like Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, etc.)
- Age Group:
- 18-44 years: 35.9% (This percentage represents states like Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, etc.)
- 45-64 years: 44.8% (This percentage represents states like Arkansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, etc.)
2021 Data:
- Gender:
- Males: 42.4% (This percentage represents states like Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, etc.)
- Females: 42.2% (This percentage represents states like Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, etc.)
- Age Group:
- 18-44 years: 38.1% (This percentage represents states like Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, etc.)
- 45-64 years: 47.0% (This percentage represents states like Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, etc.)
Interpretation:
The data reveals a concerning trend of increasing obesity prevalence between 2018 and 2021 for both genders and age groups. This trend is concerning for public health as obesity is a major risk factor for various chronic diseases. Notably, females had a slightly higher prevalence of obesity than males in both years. Additionally, the data suggests that obesity becomes more prevalent as people age, with the 45-64 age group showing significantly higher rates compared to the 18-44 age group in both years.
Correlation Between Physical Activity and Obesity Data:
There appears to be an inverse correlation between physical activity and obesity prevalence. In both years analyzed (2018 and 2021), states with higher physical activity
Sample Answer
Physical Activity Prevalence in the United States (BRFSS Data)
This analysis explores data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) on physical activity prevalence in the United States.
Years Analyzed:
- 2018
- 2021 (larger gap between years allows for better trend analysis)
Physical Activity Question: Adults reporting engaging in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity five or more days per week (Not the 20+ minute question).
View By Options:
We will explore data for two qualifiers each year: Gender and Age Group.
2018 Data:
- Gender:
- Males: 41.3% (This percentage represents states like Alaska, Colorado, Vermont, etc.)
- Females: 30.5% (This percentage represents states like Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, etc.)
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