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Mammogram: women 50+ (percent) (Source: BRFSS)
Maryland - Allegany
Measurement Period: 2006-2012
County
87.3%
State
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Percent of women age 50+ that report a mammogram in the past 2 years
Numerator
Sample women respondents age 50+ who report having mammogram in past 2 years
Population
Sample women respondents age 50+ with valid response for mammography question
Caveats and Limitations
The questions regarding mammography are part of a series of questions asked every other year in the BRFSS questionnaire, on the even years. States have the option to include the questions in the odd years in which they are not in the standard questionnaire. For those states in those years that opt to include the questions, the estimates represent annual averages of a greater number of years. Estimates that end on an odd year are not provided through the HIW.
2006-2012 - Dimensions
Total
84.6%
80.7%
87.9%
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Comparison of 25 Counties
Total (Age-adjusted)
87.3%
83.8%
90.2%
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Comparison of 25 Counties
Historical Data
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Dimension | 2006-2012 | 2010 | 2008-2010 | 2006-2010 | 2004-2010 | 2008 | 2006 |
Total | 84.6% 80.7% / 87.9% | 84.9% 77.7% / 90.1% | 85.0% 79.7% / 89.1% | 86.4% 82.3% / 89.7% | 85.2% 80.3% / 89.1% | 85.1% 76.6% / 90.9% | 89.4% 82.1% / 94.0% |
Total (Age-adjusted) | 87.3% 83.8% / 90.2% | 87.6% 81.4% / 91.9% | 87.2% 82.2% / 90.9% | 88.4% 84.6% / 91.4% | 86.1% 80.3% / 90.4% | DSU | DSU |
- DSU - Data statistically unreliable.
Data Source(s)
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Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Description
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is a state-based system of telephone health surveys that collects information on health risk behaviors, preventive health practices, and health care access primarily related to chronic disease and injury. The survey was established in 1984. Data are collected monthly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin islands, and Guam.
MethodologyData collection is conducted separately by each state. The design uses state-level, random digit dialed probability samples of the adult (aged 18 and older) population. All projects use a disproportionate stratified sample design except for Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands who use a simple random sample design. The questionnaire consists of three parts: (1) a core component of questions used by all states, which includes questions on demographics, and current health-related conditions and behaviors; (2) optional CDC modules on specific topics (e.g., cardiovascular disease, arthritis), that states may elect to use; and (3) state-added questions, developed by states for their own use. The state-added questions are not edited or evaluated by CDC. Interviews are generally conducted using computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) systems. Data are weighted for noncoverage and nonresponse.
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