County-Level Demographics, Health Characteristics and Health Behaviors of Florida Residents Aged 60 and over: Results from the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System INTERIM REPORT June 9 th, 2010 Prepared By: Florida Office on Disability and Health Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics College of Public Health and Health Professions University of Florida Visit us at http://fodh.phhp.ufl.edu/ The mission of the Florida Office on Disability & Health is to maximize the health, well-being, participation, & quality of life, throughout the lifespan, of all Floridians & their families living with disability.
Brad Cannell, MPH Graduate Research Assistant Claudia T. Kusano, MPH Graduate Research Assistant Elena M. Andresen, PhD Professor and Director Erin DeFries Bouldin, MPH Project Epidemiologist and Lecturer Claudia Tamayo, MPH Project Manager For additional information, please contact: Florida Office on Disability and Health PO Box 100231 Gainesville, FL 32610-0231 Phone: (352) 273-5286 Fax: (352) 273-5365 Email: fodh@phhp.ufl.edu Funded by: This project was funded by a grant from the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (#U59 DD000273). Acknowledgements: We would like to thank Youjie Huang and Melissa Murray from the Florida BRFFS Office for their helpful support.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction i Table 1. Alachua 1 Table 2. Baker 3 Table 3. Bay 5 Table 4. Bradford 7 Table 5. Brevard 9 Table 6. Broward 11 Table 7. Calhoun 13 Table 8. Charlotte 15 Table 9. Citrus 17 Table 10. Clay 19 Table 11. Collier 21 Table 12. Columbia 23 Table 13. DeSoto 25 Table 14. Dixie 27 Table 15. Duval 29 Table 16. Escambia 31 Table 17. Flagler 33 Table 18. Franklin 35 Table 19. Gadsden 37 Table 20. Gihchrist 39 Table 21. Glades 41 Table 22. Gulf 43 Table 23. Hamilton 45 Table 24. Hardee 47 Table 25. Hendry 49 Table 26. Hernando 51 Table 27. Highlands 53 Table 28. Hillsborough 55 Table 29. Holmes 57 Table 30. Indian River 59 Table 31. Jackson 61 Table 32. Jefferson 63 Table 33. Lafayette 65 Table 34. Lake 67 Table 35. Lee 69 Table 36. Leon 71 Table 37. Levy 73 Table 38. Liberty 75 Table 39. Madison 77 Table 40. Manatee 79 Table 41. Marion 81 Table 42. Martin 83
Table 43. Miami-Dade 85 Table 44. Monroe 87 Table 45. Nassau 89 Table 46. Okaloosa 91 Table 47. Okeechobee 93 Table 48. Orange 95 Table 49. Osceola 97 Table 50. Palm Beach 99 Table 51. Pasco 101 Table 52. Pinellas 103 Table 53. Polk 105 Table 54. Putnam 107 Table 55. St. Johns 109 Table 56. St. Lucie 111 Table 57. Santa Rosa 113 Table 58. Sarasota 115 Table 59. Seminole 117 Table 60. Sumter 119 Table 61. Suwannee 121 Table 62. Taylor 123 Table 63. Union 125 Table 64. Volusia 127 Table 65. Wakulla 129 Table 66. Walton 131 Table 67. Washington 133
INTRODUCTION As of the year 2000, Florida had the second highest number of older Americans (2,807,597), and highest percentage of older Americans (17.6%) in the United States [He, 2005]. This is a trend that that is expected to hold for at least the next couple decades [Hobbs, 1996]. Older Americans experience an increased disease burden, and often have special needs. In order to better understand and serve this large and important segment of Florida s population, the Florida Office on Disability and Health, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, produced a snapshot of demographic, health characteristics, and health behavior characteristics of Floridians aged 60 and over. The 2007 Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) provides a unique opportunity to describe the characteristics of Florida s older population at both the state and county level because of a very large survey sample in 2007. The BRFSS is an annual telephone survey which collects demographic, health behavior, health outcome, and health care access data from randomly dialed non-institutionalized adults age 18 and over in the United States and its territories. It consists of a core section of questions administered nationally and separate modules that states may choose to use [Gentry 1985, Remington 1988]. The survey is administered through state and territorial health agencies with assistance from the CDC. The data are weighted so respondents represent the population of their state based on gender, race, and age, making results generalizable to the entire state. In 2007, Florida had 39,549 respondents to the annual BRFSS, of which 3% (n=15,519) were aged 60 and older. The respondents were sampled by county to allow for county-level public health data. For this report, the majority of counties have older adult respondent samples between 150 and 300 persons: the smallest is Santa Rosa County with 151 participants aged 60 and over. Only three counties have samples larger than 400: Highlands, Sarasota, and Duval counties. The largest was Duval with 474 participants aged 60 and over. While these county-level surveys are very useful for providing population estimates of health and behaviors, these are relatively small sample sizes when compared to the state-wide BRFSS numbers. The small number of people who were surveyed in counties (the denominator ) can lead to our providing descriptive percentage estimates based on small or undetectable frequencies. This does not mean that our older adults in these areas do not experience a health event we report on, but that the sample size was not sufficient to statistically detect or estimate the small frequencies. As such, the estimates provided in this report should not be compared across counties without caution, since the precision of each statistic varies by the size of the group of respondents. Tables 1 through 67 provide estimates of individual county demographic, health characteristics and behaviors for adults aged 60 and over and compares county data results to the results based on the combined state sample of older adults. i
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Table 1: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Alachua County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Alachua County (n=200) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 28.9 21.7 18.2 13.9 1 5.7 Gender Female 55.3 56.4 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 89.4 7.3 0.7 2.7 7.3 23.6 28.1 41.1 17.0 9.1 17.0 2 17.9 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 32.4 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 57.2 12.5 20.5 5.2 3.0 1.5 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 3.8 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 7 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 81.9 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 96.8 Limited Activities 1 28.0 27.4 1
Special Equipment 2 1 16.0 Person with disability 3 31.7 3 Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 0.6 35.5 37.4 26.4 49.5 13.8 16.6 50.3 46.7 8.5 6.7 5.7 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 72.0 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 31.5 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 98.9 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 11.9 3.1 42.5 42.5 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 Binge drinker 6 5.5 5.4 Had checkup in past year 89.4 92.7 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 17.5 Had mammogram 8 95.3 92.4 Had pap test 8 92.6 97.1 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 69.6 65.0 20.6 Has personal doctor 9 94.3 Any health coverage 94.3 93.3 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 7.6 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 2
Table 2: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Baker County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Baker County (n=180) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 35.0 2 13.1 8.1 11.9 Gender Female 55.3 5 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 84.0 5.8 7.3 19.0 44.9 26.0 10.2 26.0 11.9 1 19.4 15.6 12.0 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 32.4 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 59.6 22.7 0.7 1.3 0.9 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 6.8 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 60.1 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 7 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 8 Limited Activities 1 28.0 30.9 Special Equipment 2 1 21.7 Person with disability 3 31.7 36.7 3
Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 1.7 33.7 3 25.4 45.7 22.5 61.9 48.2 15.6 10.2 10.7 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 63.5 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 17.7 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 90.1 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 14.7 1.4 37.6 46.3 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 2.2 Binge drinker 6 5.5 8.8 Had checkup in past year 89.4 90.4 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 20.6 Had mammogram 8 95.3 86.7 Had pap test 8 92.6 90.0 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 54.7 6 14.2 Has personal doctor 9 95.0 Any health coverage 94.3 9 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 14.0 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 4
Table 3: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Bay County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Bay County (n=195) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 28.4 2 20.7 11.7 7.9 Gender Female 55.3 55.4 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 7 1.9 14.4 4.4 18.0 27.3 26.5 28.2 16.1 6.3 20.1 13.7 20.1 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 28.4 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 58.7 16.1 20.2 0.5 3.5 1.0 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 6.5 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 73.0 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 83.4 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 97.8 Limited Activities 1 28.0 2 Special Equipment 2 1 14.0 Person with disability 3 31.7 29.4 5
Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 1.4 2 41.1 27.8 5 16.1 17.6 54.0 56.1 10.5 16.5 9.0 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 57.1 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 30.3 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 83.9 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 5.9 2.7 43.9 47.5 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 5.6 Binge drinker 6 5.5 2.4 Had checkup in past year 89.4 8 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 23.4 Had mammogram 8 95.3 9 Had pap test 8 92.6 92.8 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 57.2 50.2 8.0 Has personal doctor 9 81.0 Any health coverage 94.3 10.1 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 6
Table 4: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Bradford County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Bradford County (n=206) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 23.5 27.2 17.7 20.9 10.1 0.6 Gender Female 55.3 60.4 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 84.0 4.3 4.8 24.1 36.6 20.4 19.0 19.1 10.2 1 13.5 13.9 29.9 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 27.5 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 59.0 24.1 0.7 0.0 1.3 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 8.5 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 73.6 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 62.5 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 95.2 Limited Activities 1 28.0 27.7 Special Equipment 2 1 Person with disability 3 31.7 31.3 7
Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 0.4 22.7 29.8 47.1 46.3 20.2 16.2 58.1 65.0 9.4 7.3 6.8 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 60.4 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 26.4 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 97.2 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 4.6 1.0 44.2 50.2 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 Binge drinker 6 5.5 0.3 Had checkup in past year 89.4 77.5 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 4 Had mammogram 8 95.3 95.9 Had pap test 8 92.6 96.1 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 46.6 3 17.8 Has personal doctor 9 94.7 Any health coverage 94.3 84.4 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 16.4 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 8
Table 5: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Brevard County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Brevard County (n=249) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 22.6 1 21.3 20.0 11.0 6.0 Gender Female 55.3 55.2 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 85.7 4.4 4.8 7.3 34.2 29.9 28.7 12.5 14.7 15.3 25.4 2 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 3 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 62.6 10.3 24.1 0.5 2.0 0.6 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 79.0 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 83.3 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 97.8 Limited Activities 1 28.0 36.1 Special Equipment 2 1 16.2 Person with disability 3 31.7 38.4 9
Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 45.9 22.2 45.6 8.7 2 55.3 50.7 1 12.4 11.2 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 7 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 29.5 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 98.7 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 1 2.8 4 42.8 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 8.5 Binge drinker 6 5.5 4.6 Had checkup in past year 89.4 88.3 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 30.0 Had mammogram 8 95.3 93.8 Had pap test 8 92.6 8 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 67.4 63.0 7.6 Has personal doctor 9 90.9 Any health coverage 94.3 95.9 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 7.5 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 10
Table 6: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Broward County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Broward County (n=203) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 27.5 19.5 16.4 12.4 Gender Female 55.3 54.7 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 86.1 3.7 6.7 3.5 9.6 27.4 30.5 32.5 10.7 14.6 10.0 15.5 33.8 15.3 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 25.0 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 4 16.7 24.1 2.7 7.2 0.0 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 4.3 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 70.7 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 77.0 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 93.0 Limited Activities 1 28.0 25.0 Special Equipment 2 1 14.3 Person with disability 3 31.7 29.5 11
Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 3.9 35.0 4 44.2 8.9 14.7 54.1 51.4 15.6 11.1 5.4 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 6 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 9 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 15.2 0.7 41.2 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 2.5 Binge drinker 6 5.5 9.8 Had checkup in past year 89.4 92.0 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 34.2 Had mammogram 8 95.3 92.6 Had pap test 8 92.6 89.6 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 54.2 50.2 12.0 Has personal doctor 9 92.6 Any health coverage 94.3 90.5 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 5.9 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 12
Table 7: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Calhoun County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Calhoun County (n=194) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 28.0 15.9 16.3 2.0 Gender Female 55.3 57.3 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 92.0 4.9 0.7 2.5 35.3 35.5 17.7 24.5 26.0 16.8 4.7 8.3 1 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 28.4 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 6 12.0 19.8 1.5 3.8 0.7 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 3.8 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 47.3 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 64.3 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 96.8 Limited Activities 1 28.0 44.8 Special Equipment 2 1 4 Person with disability 3 31.7 4 13
Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 8.0 49.4 25.7 1 67.3 8.5 21.1 51.4 56.4 29.1 22.7 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 51.7 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 25.7 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 97.8 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 30.2 4.4 25.5 39.8 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 5.7 Binge drinker 6 5.5 98.1 Had checkup in past year 89.4 8 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 26.5 Had mammogram 8 95.3 100.0 Had pap test 8 92.6 100.0 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 63.7 42.6 Has personal doctor 9 94.7 Any health coverage 94.3 8.5 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 14.9 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 14
Table 8: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Charlotte County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Charlotte County (n=287) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 20.1 20.6 18.7 19.5 13.5 7.7 Gender Female 55.3 52.0 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 95.3 0.4 2.7 4.2 36.5 30.1 29.1 9.8 18.6 13.8 2 20.6 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 32.2 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 67.7 7.5 2 0.7 1.2 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 3.0 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 81.8 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 7 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 95.3 Limited Activities 1 28.0 27.0 Special Equipment 2 1 11.7 Person with disability 3 31.7 29.1 15
Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 2.6 36.1 42.8 45.6 7.6 50.1 51.5 10.6 11.7 6.0 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 78.0 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 26.7 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 92.0 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 11.2 3.7 45.4 3 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 Binge drinker 6 5.5 92.5 Had checkup in past year 89.4 87.2 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 13.1 Had mammogram 8 95.3 96.5 Had pap test 8 92.6 94.9 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 65.2 58.8 9.8 Has personal doctor 9 92.7 Any health coverage 94.3 96.2 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 6.0 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 16
Table 9: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Citrus County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Citrus County (n=322) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 20.2 24.0 17.2 1 13.1 6.4 Gender Female 55.3 52.4 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 91.1 1.4 4.0 3.6 12.5 36.8 24.1 18.2 1 15.2 14.4 20.2 18.8 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 34.7 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 70.9 7.5 20.0 0.5 0.2 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 4.0 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 78.6 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 78.3 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 95.4 Limited Activities 1 28.0 28.4 Special Equipment 2 1 13.9 Person with disability 3 31.7 32.2 17
Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 30.5 42.7 26.0 53.1 14.4 18.2 54.8 56.4 18.7 1 5.8 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 70.1 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 31.1 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 97.8 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 1.9 52.6 34.1 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 6.8 Binge drinker 6 5.5 4.7 Had checkup in past year 89.4 85.4 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 22.0 Had mammogram 8 95.3 95.3 Had pap test 8 92.6 9 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 6 63.6 14.3 Has personal doctor 9 8 Any health coverage 94.3 94.9 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 3.4 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 18
Table 10: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Clay County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Clay County (n=167) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 34.6 22.2 13.1 4.9 Gender Female 55.3 50.0 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 91.3 2.6 0.3 5.8 13.0 34.1 27.4 25.5 7.5 19.8 31.9 17.9 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 40.5 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 7.4 9.4 13.7 0.6 2.4 0.5 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 4.5 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 73.0 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 81.3 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 95.8 Limited Activities 1 28.0 28.1 Special Equipment 2 1 14.7 Person with disability 3 31.7 3 19
Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 0.4 30.0 45.2 24.4 45.9 86.8 2 54.4 54.3 15.5 7.8 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 63.4 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 97.7 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 5.5 0.2 43.9 48.5 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 6.1 Binge drinker 6 5.5 5.4 Had checkup in past year 89.4 75.4 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 1 Had mammogram 8 95.3 96.0 Had pap test 8 92.6 94.9 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 54.6 53.9 Has personal doctor 9 96.7 Any health coverage 94.3 97.3 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 9.1 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 20
Table 11: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Collier County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Collier County (n=351) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 2 2 17.8 20.7 9.9 7.2 Gender Female 55.3 51.1 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 93.9 1.8 2.8 5.2 18.6 2 54.7 6.7 10.2 12.7 10.9 45.0 14.5 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 29.6 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 65.7 5.6 22.6 0.7 3.0 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 81.3 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 84.8 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 97.0 Limited Activities 1 28.0 30.1 Special Equipment 2 1 15.7 Person with disability 3 31.7 34.4 21
Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 2.2 35.4 42.5 19.9 46.7 15.2 51.2 42.4 8.5 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 80.3 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 32.4 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 97.0 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 5.9 54.8 37.7 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 10.7 Binge drinker 6 5.5 9.0 Had checkup in past year 89.4 89.5 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 18.8 Had mammogram 8 95.3 95.6 Had pap test 8 92.6 88.6 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 69.0 63.9 1 Has personal doctor 9 87.0 Any health coverage 94.3 96.1 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 4.9 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 22
Table 12: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Columbia County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Collier County (n=217) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 16.1 15.6 9.9 6.0 Gender Female 55.3 50.1 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 88.3 8.2 1.1 22.0 21.7 21.9 23.0 1 17.0 1 21.9 15.7 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 38.1 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 60.5 10.1 24.6 1.5 1.7 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 6.6 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 75.0 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 82.0 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 97.0 Limited Activities 1 28.0 34.6 Special Equipment 2 1 Person with disability 3 31.7 40.9 23
Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 0.2 2 41.2 35.6 48.8 1 19.5 58.6 4 15.2 10.1 8.5 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 66.0 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 2 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 97.0 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 10.1 5.8 35.7 48.3 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 2.5 Binge drinker 6 5.5 2.5 Had checkup in past year 89.4 90.6 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 25.6 Had mammogram 8 95.3 97.0 Had pap test 8 92.6 97.4 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 59.8 56.2 14.0 Has personal doctor 9 96.3 Any health coverage 94.3 94.8 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 6.4 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 24
Table 13: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and DeSoto County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) DeSoto County (n=333) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 27.2 21.1 16.8 19.5 12.6 2.8 Gender Female 55.3 52.8 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 89.6 3.4 5.5 1.4 11.1 32.7 24.1 3 17.6 1 14.5 9.9 33.3 12.5 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 34.4 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 63.8 8.1 16.8 0.1 10.9 0.5 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 7.5 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 65.6 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 82.0 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 82.0 Limited Activities 1 28.0 26.1 Special Equipment 2 1 19.6 Person with disability 3 31.7 3 25
Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 1.1 1 5 52.2 25.6 22.6 51.9 61.5 6.6 1 5.2 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 78.7 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 33.6 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 98.4 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 6.8 6.7 48.2 38.3 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 4.2 Binge drinker 6 5.5 7.2 Had checkup in past year 89.4 91.1 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 56.0 Had mammogram 8 95.3 95.3 Had pap test 8 92.6 95.0 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 64.0 61.1 3.4 Has personal doctor 9 87.8 Any health coverage 94.3 9 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 97.6 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 26
Table 14: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Dixie County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Dixie County (n=213) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 21.3 26.1 17.8 10.6 22.5 1.5 Gender Female 55.3 55.7 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 91.9 0.5 1.0 6.6 13.4 39.0 30.2 17.5 2 22.6 10.7 21.3 11.2 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 35.5 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 53.6 1 28.3 0.9 0.0 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 7.8 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 74.3 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 80.3 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 96.4 Limited Activities 1 28.0 34.0 Special Equipment 2 1 1 Person with disability 3 31.7 35.3 27
Body Mass Index Underweight Normal weight Overweight Obese Told by a health professional that you have: Arthritis Asthma Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Heart attack Coronary heart disease 40.7 46.0 52.6 2.2 35.5 28.0 45.4 14.3 11.7 42.8 43.9 8.8 7.2 Stroke Health Behavior Participation in physical activity or any exercise 69.5 68.3 Fruit and vegetable consumption 5 or more serving per day 27.8 24.3 Taking action to control blood pressure 4 96.7 96.8 Smoking status Smokes everyday Smokes some days Former smoker Never smoked 45.4 16.1 2.6 4 36.2 Heavy Drinker 5 5.0 3.8 Binge drinker 6 5.5 4.8 Had checkup in past year 89.4 84.1 Tested for HIV / AIDS 7 23.9 30.9 Had mammogram 8 95.3 91.1 Had pap test 8 92.6 91.8 Immunization Influenza Pneumonia Hepatitis B 5 55.5 57.2 57.3 16.5 Has personal doctor 9 88.1 Any health coverage 94.3 96.2 Could not see a doctor because of cost 6.4 5.4 1. Respondent asked if they are limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems 2. Respondent asked if they now have any health problem that requires you to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone? (Include occasional use or use in certain circumstances.) 3. Disability status is defined as persons with limitation of activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems or who reported having a health problem that requires them to use special equipment, such as a cane, a wheelchair, a special bed, or a special telephone. 4. Only asked of individuals who had high blood pressure 5. Defined as adult men having more than two drinks per day and adult women having more than one drink per day 6. Defined as adult men having more than five or more drinks and adult women having four or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days. 7. Not asked of anyone age 65 and over 8. Only asked of women 28
Table 15: Demographic and health behavior characteristics among persons age 60 and older, Florida and Duval County, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2007. Variable Florida Overall (n=15,519) Duval County (n=474) Demographics Age 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ 2 17.1 1 7.1 32.6 24.1 15.5 3.6 Gender Female 55.3 56.0 Race/ethnicity White, non-hispanic Black, non-hispanic Hispanic Other, non-hispanic Education <High school High school Some college College Annual Household Income $19,999 or less $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more Missing 8 3 27.1 75.6 13.9 4.6 6.0 13.9 30.2 25.5 30.4 1 9.9 10.7 15.2 27.4 17.5 Veteran Status Severed on active duty 28.2 30.4 Marital Status Married Divorced Widowed Separated Never married Unmarried couple 59.9 2 55.7 13.6 25.5 0.7 4.0 0.5 Has children under 18 years old in household 5.3 8.9 Health and Personal Characteristics General health Excellent, very good, or good 74.9 7 Emotional support Always or usually receive support needed 78.0 78.3 General life satisfaction Very satisfied or satisfied 95.3 96.7 Limited Activities 1 28.0 30.5 Special Equipment 2 1 17.0 Person with disability 31.7 34.5 29