1999 Adult Behavioral Risk Factor Data

Oregon Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 1999

Because of any impairment of health problem, do you need
the help of other persons with your personal care needs?
(Weighted Column Percents)
		Total	Age Groups
		Total	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Yes		6.4	4.1	9.4	7.2	6.8	6.3	5.0
No		93.6	95.9	90.6	92.8	93.2	93.7	95.0
Male	Yes	6.6	2.8	14.8	5.5	5.9	5.2	6.1
Male	No	93.4	97.2	85.2	94.5	94.1	94.8	93.9
Female	Yes	6.2	5.6	4.2	8.6	7.6	7.3	4.2
Female	No	93.8	94.4	95.8	91.4	92.4	92.7	95.8
Denominator is: All survey respondents who are limited in any activities because of impairment or a health problem.

Because of any impairment of health problem, do you need
the help of other persons with your personal care needs?
(Unweighted Frequencies)
		Total	Age Groups
		Total	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Total		1,395	63	166	224	322	214	406
Yes		84	3	12	15	21	13	20
No		1,308	60	153	209	300	200	386
Don't know/Not sure		2				1	1
Refused		1		1
Male	Total	541	31	69	90	135	84	132
	Yes	32	1	8	5	7	3	8
	No	508	30	60	85	128	81	124
	Refused	1		1
Female	Total	854	32	97	134	187	130	274
	Yes	52	2	4	10	14	10	12
	No	800	30	93	124	172	119	262
	Don't know/Not sure	2				1	1
Denominator is: All survey respondents who are limited in any activities because of impairment or a health problem.