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Question
Behavior
2005 Montgomery County Data
Nationwide Benchmarks 2004
General Health Excellent & Very Good
42.8%

53.3%

General Health Fair & Poor
22.0%
16.4%
Mental Health Not good 2 or more days in last 30 days
23.0%
28.9%
Physical Health Not good 7 or more days in last 30 days
18.1%
16.6%
Health Care Coverage Any kind of coverage
88.7%
83.7%
Needed to see a doctor but could not because of cost No
88.5%
83.7%
Had a flu shot in the past 12 months No
69.0%
55.8%
Told have high blood pressure Yes
36.6%
27.6%
Blood cholesterol checked within 5 years No
5.6%
5.1%
Ever been told have diabetes Yes
10.6%
7.2%
Overweight by Body Mass Index BMI is between 25.0 & 29.9
37.5%
35.0%
Obesity by Body Mass Index BMI is 30.0 or more
28.5%
22.4%
Current Smoker Yes
27.3%
21.0%
Binge Drinker 5 or more drinks on average in last month
6.7%
11.4%

The first major health assessment for Montgomery county in Missouri was completed in the Summer of 2005. The health study was a BRFSS (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Assessment) study that evaluated health practices of county residents. 

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