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BRFSS Historical Health Insurance Survey Results
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Monitoring the evolution of healthcare accessibility and insurance coverage provides a vital perspective on public health in the United States. Derived from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), these records track survey responses regarding individual health coverage over a fifteen-year period. By weighting percentages to population characteristics, the data offers a reliable look at how different demographics and geographic regions have interacted with the health system, helping researchers navigate the complexities of historical health access.
Columns
- Year: The specific calendar year the survey was conducted, ranging from 1995 to 2010.
- LocationDescription: The US state or territory where the survey data was collected, such as Idaho or New York.
- Class/Topic: The categorical grouping of the survey question, specifically focused on Health Care Access and Coverage.
- Question: The specific survey query posed to respondents, such as "Do you have any kind of health care coverage?".
- Response: The specific category of participants being measured, typically adults aged 18–64.
- Data_Value: The weighted percentage of the population corresponding to a specific response.
- GeoLocation: The geographical coordinates associated with the state or location for mapping and spatial analysis.
Distribution
The information is delivered in a single CSV file titled
heath 1995-2010.csv with a file size of approximately 264.69 kB. It consists of 1,638 valid records with a 100% validity rate across the primary temporal and location fields. There are no mismatched or missing entries reported for the core metrics. The resource is designed for annual updates to ensure continuity in public health tracking.Usage
This resource is ideal for longitudinal studies on the effectiveness of national health policies and insurance initiatives. It is well-suited for creating visualisations that map health coverage disparities across different states and for performing time-series analysis to identify significant shifts in insurance uptake. Additionally, health analysts can use the weighted percentages to model the impact of economic changes on healthcare access for the working-age population.
Coverage
The geographic scope encompasses 56 unique location identifiers across the United States, including states like North Dakota and New York. Temporally, the collection spans from 1995 to 2010. The demographic focus is primarily on adults aged 18 to 64, with the data availability subject to specific stability requirements and survey documentation standards.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
Public health researchers can leverage these records to evaluate the long-term trends in medical coverage and identify regions with historical access gaps. Policy makers might utilise the data to benchmark the success of past healthcare reforms and inform future legislative strategies. Furthermore, students and data scientists specialising in social sciences can find this a valuable primary source for statistical analysis and health-related predictive modelling.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Health Care Access and Coverage Trends (1995-2010)
- BRFSS Historical Health Insurance Survey Results
- American Adult Health Coverage Index: 1995-2010
- National Behavioral Risk Factor Health Access Registry
- US Population Weighted Health Coverage Statistics
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Original Data Source: BRFSS Historical Health Insurance Survey Results
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