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 in handling your routine needs, such as everyday household chores, doing necessary business, shopping, or getting around for other purposes?
(Weighted Column Percents)
		Total	Age Groups
		Total	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Yes		26.6	9.4	29.0	30.1	19.0	28.2	30.3
No		72.6	90.6	71.0	69.9	81.0	68.9	68.5
Don't know/Not sure		.8					2.9	1.1
Male	Yes	17.5	14.3	16.0	17.5	9.2	19.4	25.8
	No	82.1	85.7	84.0	82.5	90.8	80.6	72.7
	Don't know/Not sure	.4						1.5
Female	Yes	33.2	5.6	37.8	39.5	31.4	32.8	33.0
	No	65.7	94.4	62.2	60.5	68.6	62.7	66.1
	Don't know/Not sure	1.1					4.5	.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 in handling your routine needs, such as everyday household chores, doing necessary business, shopping, or getting around for other purposes?
(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		166	3	18	40	22	29	54
No		453	29	44	93	94	71	122
Don't know/Not sure		5					3	2
Male	Total	263	14	25	57	65	36	66
	Yes	46	2	4	10	6	7	17
	No	216	12	21	47	59	29	48
	Don't know/Not sure	1						1
Female	Total	361	18	37	76	51	67	112
	Yes	120	1	14	30	16	22	37
	No	237	17	23	46	35	42	74
	Don't know/Not sure	4					3	1
Denominator is: All survey respondents who are limited in any activities because of impairment or health problem

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