Oregon Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS); 1996

Oregon Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 1996

**Because of any impairment or health problem, do you need the help of other persons with your personal care needs such as eating, bathing, dressing, or getting around the house?**
(Weighted Column Percents)
		Total	Age Groups
		Total	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Yes		6.4	6.3	11.3	5.3	4.3	8.7	5.6
No		93.6	93.8	88.7	94.7	95.7	91.3	94.4
Male	Yes	6.5	7.1	16.0	7.0	4.6	8.3	3.0
Male	No	93.5	92.9	84.0	93.0	95.4	91.7	97.0
Female	Yes	6.4	5.6	8.1	3.9	3.9	9.0	7.1
Female	No	93.6	94.4	91.9	96.1	96.1	91.0	92.9
Denominator is: All survey respondents who are limited in any activities because of impairment or health problem

**Because of any impairment or health problem, do you need the help of other persons with your personal care needs such as eating, bathing, dressing, or getting around the house?**
(Unweighted Frequencies)
		Total	Age Groups
		Total	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Total		624	32	62	133	116	103	178
Yes		40	2	7	7	5	9	10
No		584	30	55	126	111	94	168
Male	Total	263	14	25	57	65	36	66
	Yes	17	1	4	4	3	3	2
	No	246	13	21	53	62	33	64
Female	Total	361	18	37	76	51	67	112
	Yes	23	1	3	3	2	6	8
	No	338	17	34	73	49	61	104
Denominator is: All survey respondents who are limited in any activities because of impairment or health problem

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