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National & State Health Behaviour Dataset
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This dataset provides key information on adult's diet, physical activity, and weight status. It serves as a valuable resource for the Data, Trends, and Maps database of the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO), offering national and state-specific data pertaining to obesity, nutrition, physical activity, and breastfeeding. The data originates from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
Columns
- YearStart: The start year of the data collection period.
- YearEnd: The end year of the data collection period.
- LocationAbbr: An abbreviation for the geographic location (e.g., US, WY).
- LocationDesc: A description of the geographic location (e.g., National, Wyoming).
- Datasource: The source of the data, which is consistently the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
- Class: The broad category of health data, such as Physical Activity or Obesity / Weight Status.
- Topic: A more specific subject within the class, like Physical Activity - Behavior or Obesity / Weight Status.
- Question: The specific question or metric being measured, for instance, "Percent of adults aged 18 years and older who have obesity" or "Percent of adults aged 18 years and older who have an overweight classification".
- Data_Value_Unit: The unit of measurement for the data value, often not specified in this dataset.
- Data_Value_Type: The type of data value, typically "Value".
- Data_Value: The primary reported data value, with a mean of 31.2 and ranging from 0.9 to 77.6.
- Data_Value_Alt: An alternate representation of the data value, mirroring the primary data value.
- Data_Value_Footnote_Symbol: A symbol indicating a footnote, such as '~' for data limitations.
- Data_Value_Footnote: A note providing additional context for the data value, often indicating insufficient sample size.
- Low_Confidence_Limit: The lower bound of the confidence interval for the data value, with a mean of 26.9.
- High_Confidence_Limit: The upper bound of the confidence interval for the data value, with a mean of 36.1.
- Sample_Size: The number of individuals included in the survey for that specific data point, ranging from 50 to 477,000.
- Total: Indicates if the data represents a total group.
- Age(years): Stratification by age groups (e.g., 25 - 34 years).
- Education: Stratification by educational attainment (e.g., High school graduate).
- Gender: Stratification by gender (e.g., Female).
- Income: Stratification by income levels (e.g., $50,000 - $74,999).
- Race/Ethnicity: Stratification by racial or ethnic groups (e.g., Hispanic).
- GeoLocation: Geographic coordinates corresponding to the location.
- ClassID: An identifier for the data class (e.g., PA for Physical Activity, OWS for Obesity / Weight Status).
- TopicID: An identifier for the data topic (e.g., PA1, OWS1).
- QuestionID: An identifier for the specific question (e.g., Q036, Q037).
- DataValueTypeID: An identifier for the data value type.
- LocationID: A numerical identifier for the geographic location.
- StratificationCategory1: The category used for stratification (e.g., Race/Ethnicity, Income).
- Stratification1: The specific group within the stratification category (e.g., Hispanic).
- StratificationCategoryID1: An identifier for the stratification category (e.g., RACE, INC).
- StratificationID1: An identifier for the specific stratification group (e.g., RACEHIS).
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format (
Nutrition__Physical_Activity__and_Obesity.csv) and has a size of 33.2 MB. It comprises 33 columns and contains approximately 88.6 thousand valid records. The dataset is noted as having an expected update frequency of never.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing trends in adult diet, physical activity, and weight status.
- Informing public health initiatives and policy development related to obesity and lifestyle behaviours.
- Researching health disparities across different demographic groups and geographic locations.
- Developing and evaluating health promotion programmes focusing on nutrition and physical activity.
Coverage
The dataset covers adult health data from 2011 to 2021. It includes national and state-specific information for the United States, representing 55 unique locations. Data is stratified by various demographic factors, including age, education, gender, income, and race/ethnicity. It is important to note that for some data points, information may not be available due to insufficient sample size.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Public Health Researchers: To conduct studies on population health, risk factors, and health outcomes related to lifestyle.
- Government Agencies: For tracking public health indicators, setting policy priorities, and allocating resources for health programmes.
- Healthcare Professionals: To understand prevalent health challenges and tailor advice for patient populations.
- Data Analysts: For exploring health trends, identifying patterns, and generating insights into public health.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Adult Health Data: Diet, Activity & Weight Status (BRFSS)
- US Adult Nutrition & Physical Activity Trends
- National & State Health Behaviour Dataset
- Adult Obesity & Lifestyle Indicators (2011-2021)
- BRFSS Adult Health Survey Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: National & State Health Behaviour Dataset
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