Delaware Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (BRFS) data were aggregated from calendar years 2005 and 2006 to provide a sample for the City of
Wilmington large enough to be valid. The BRFS is a random-sample telephone survey conducted throughout the year, and data are normally
reported on a calendar-year basis. County estimates may vary from annual prevalence estimates because of the two-year aggregation.
Overall Quality of Health: Respondents Who Report "Fair or Poor" Health Status
Statewide
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Wilmington
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Suburban N.C.
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Kent
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Sussex
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12.9%
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14.4%
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11.3%
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14.1%
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15.4%
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Adult Smoking Prevalence
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Statewide
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Wilmington
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Suburban NC
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Kent
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Sussex
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Smoke Every Day
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17.0%
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18.1%
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15.5%
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18.1%
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19.3%
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Smoke Some Days
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5.3%
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8.6%
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5.0%
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5.4%
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4.7%
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Former Smoker
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26.5%
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21.0%
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26.6%
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25.1%
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29.4%
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Adults With No Leisure Time Physical Activity
Statewide
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Wilmington
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Suburban N.C.
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Kent
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Sussex
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22.1%
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27.3%
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19.7%
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25.1%
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24.3%
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Weight
Weight is measured by Body Mass Index (BMI), determined from self-reported height and weight. Estimates are conservative; actual levels
of overweight and obesity may be as much as 3–5 percentage points higher. Overweight is defined as a BMI between 25 and 29.9;
obesity is a BMI >30.
Adult Overweight and Obesity
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Statewide
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Wilmington
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Suburban NC
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Kent
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Sussex
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Overweight
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37.3%
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37.9%
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37.3%
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35.0%
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38.6%
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Obese
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22.7%
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29.1%
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19.7%
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26.0%
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25.6%
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Acute or "Binge" Drinking [5+ Drinks at One Occasion]
Statewide
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Wilmington
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Suburban N.C.
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Kent
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Sussex
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17.2%
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18.7%
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18.5%
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14.7%
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15.4%
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Current Asthma Among Adults
Statewide
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Wilmington
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Suburban N.C.
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Kent
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Sussex
|
9.3%
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12.8%
|
9.0%
|
9.3%
|
9.1%
|
Flu Shots [Adults 65 and Older Who Received Flu Shot in Past Year]
Statewide
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Wilmington
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Suburban N.C.
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Kent
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Sussex
|
66.0%
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61.9%
|
67.8%
|
67.3%
|
63.4%
|
Colorectal Cancer Screening [Age 50+ Who Ever Had Colonoscopy or Sigmoidoscopy]
Statewide
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Wilmington
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Suburban N.C.
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Kent
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Sussex
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65.9%
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66.8%
|
65.4%
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65.3%
|
66.9%
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Respondents < Age 65 Who Have Ever Had an AIDS Test
Statewide
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Wilmington
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Suburban N.C.
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Kent
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Sussex
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45.5%
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55.9%
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42.9%
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50.6%
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44.7%
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