Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Reports
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) generated BRFSS Reports from 1995 through the present. Each report provides key findings about a specific topic, graphs and tables, references and contact information.
Briefs are available for the following topics: Adverse Childhood Experiences, Alcohol Use, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, Cannabis Use, Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Cognitive Decline, Diabetes, Disability, Epilepsy, Injury, Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity, Physical Activity, Prediabetes, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Tobacco, Veterans’ Health, Vision, and Worker Health.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Alcohol Use
- Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention New York State Adults, 2022. BRFSS Brief. Number 2024-18 (PDF)
- Binge and Heavy Drinking, New York State Adults, 2022. BRFSS Brief. Number 2024-08 (PDF)
- Binge and Heavy Drinking, New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2023-10 (PDF)
- Binge and Heavy Drinking, New York State Adults, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-24 (PDF)
- Binge and Heavy Drinking, New York State Adults, 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-03 (PDF)
- Binge and Heavy Drinking, New York State Adults, 2018. BRFSS Brief. Number 2020-05 (PDF)
- Binge and Heavy Drinking, New York State Adults, 2017. BRFSS Brief. Number 1912 (PDF)
- Binge and Heavy Drinking, New York State Adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1812 (PDF)
Arthritis
- Arthritis. New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2023-01 (PDF)
- Arthritis. New York State Adults, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-09 (PDF)
- Arthritis. New York State Adults, 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-22 (PDF)
- Arthritis. New York State Adults, 2018. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021 (PDF)
- Arthritis. New York State Adults, 2017. BRFSS Brief. Number 1918 (PDF)
- Arthritis. New York State Adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1809 (PDF)
- Arthritis. New York State Adults, 2015. BRFSS Brief. Number 1708 (PDF)
- Arthritis. New York State Adults, 2013. BRFSS Brief. Number 1602 (PDF)
- Arthritis. New York State Adults, 2011. BRFSS Brief. Number 1305 (PDF)
- Arthritis. New York State Adults, 2007. BRFSS Brief. Number 0907 (PDF)
- Arthritis. New York State Adults, 2005. BRFSS Brief. Number 0711 (PDF)
Asthma
- Asthma. New York State Adults, 2006. BRFSS Brief. Number 0712 (PDF)
- Asthma Among Adults in New York State, 1996-2002: Prevalence and Health Behavior - Spring 2004 Vol. 11, No. 1 (PDF)
Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer Screening New York State Adults ages 45-75, 2022. BRFSS Brief. Number 2024-06 (PDF)
- Breast Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Females, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2023-12 (PDF)
- Sun Exposure and Sunburn, New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2023-13 (PDF)
- Breast Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Females, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-20 (PDF)
- Cancer Survivors. New York State Adults 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-14 (PDF)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening New York State Adults ages 50-75, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-05 (PDF)
- Cervical Cancer Screening New York State Adult Females ages 21-65, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-01 (PDF)
- Sun Exposure and Sunburn, New York State Adults, 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-02 (PDF)
- Breast Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Females, 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-18 (PDF)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening New York State Adults ages 50-75, 2019 BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-17 (PDF)
- Cancer Survivorship Data Compendium, New York State Adults, 2018 BRFSS (PDF)
- Cervical Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Women ages 21-65, 2018. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-09 (PDF)
- Cancer Survivorship Data Compendium, New York State Adults, 2016 BRFSS (PDF)
- Breast Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Women, 2018. BRFSS Brief. Number 1915 (PDF)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening New York State Adults, 2017 BRFSS Brief. Number 1904 (PDF)
- Breast Cancer Screening New York State Adult Women, 2017. BRFSS Brief. Number 1811 (PDF)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening. New York State Adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1805 (PDF)
- Cervical Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Women, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1801 (PDF)
- Breast Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Women, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1714 (PDF)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening. New York State Adults, 2015. BRFSS Brief. Number 1702 (PDF)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening. New York State Adults, 2014. BRFSS Brief. Number 1604 (PDF)
- Cervical Cancer Screening New York State Adult Women, 2014. BRFSS Brief. Number 1509 (PDF)
- Breast Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Women, 2014. BRFSS Brief. Number 1508 (PDF)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening. New York State Adults, 2013. BRFSS Brief. Number 1506 (PDF)
- Breast Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Women, 2012. BRFSS Brief. Number 1403 (PDF)
- Cervical Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Women, 2012. BRFSS Brief. Number 1404 (PDF)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening. New York State Adults, 2012. BRFSS Brief. Number 1405 (PDF)
- Cancer Survivors. New York State Adults 2009-2010. BRFSS Brief. Number 1302 (PDF)
- Breast Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Women, 2010. BRFSS Brief. Number 1107 (PDF)
- Breast Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Women, 2008. BRFSS Brief. Number 1001 (PDF)
- Cervical Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Women, 2010. BRFSS Brief. Number 1204 (PDF)
- Cervical Cancer Screening. New York State Adult Women, 2008. BRFSS Brief. Number 1102 (PDF)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening. New York State Adults, 2010. BRFSS Brief. Number 1201 (PDF)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening. New York State Adults, 2006. BRFSS Brief. Number 0801 (PDF)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening in New York State: 1996-2002 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) - Winter 2003 Vol. 10, No. 3 (PDF)
Cannabis Use
- Cannabis Use, New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2024-05 (PDF)
- Cannabis Use, New York State Adults 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-07 (PDF)
Cardiovascular Disease
- High Blood Pressure, New York State Adults, 2022. BRFSS Brief. Number 2024-07 (PDF)
- Cardiovascular Disease, New York State Adults, 2021, BRFSS Brief. Number 2023-13 (PDF)
- High Cholesterol, New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2023-09 (PDF)
- High Blood Pressure, New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2023-11 (PDF)
- Awareness of Stroke Signs and Symptoms New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2023-03 (PDF)
- Cardiovascular Disease New York State Adults, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-15 (PDF)
- High Blood Pressure, New York State Adults 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-13 (PDF)
- Cardiovascular Disease, New York State Adults, 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-16 (PDF)
- High Cholesterol, New York State Adults, 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-14 (PDF)
- High Blood Pressure, New York State Adults, 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-12 (PDF)
- Cardiovascular Disease, New York State Adults, 2018. BRFSS Brief. Number 2020-04 (PDF)
- High Blood Pressure, New York State Adults, 2017 2017. BRFSS Brief. Number 1911 (PDF)
- High Cholesterol, New York State Adults, 2017. BRFSS Brief. Number 1910 (PDF)
- Awareness of Stroke Signs and Symptoms New York State Adults, 2017. BRFSS Brief. Number 1905 (PDF)
- High Blood Pressure, New York State Adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1808 (PDF)
- High Cholesterol, New York State Adults, 2015. BRFSS Brief. Number 1807 (PDF)
- Awareness of Stroke Signs and Symptoms New York State Adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1709 (PDF)
- Cardiovascular Disease, New York State Adults, 2014. BRFSS Brief. Number 1511 (PDF)
- High Cholesterol, New York State Adults, 2013. BRFSS Brief. Number 1510 (PDF)
- High Blood Pressure, New York State Adults, 2013. BRFSS Brief. Number 1507 (PDF))
- Awareness of Stroke Signs and Symptoms New York State Adults, 2013. BRFSS Brief. Number 1501 (PDF)
- Cardiovascular Disease, New York State Adults, 2012. BRFSS Brief. Number 1402 (PDF)
- Actions to Control High Blood Pressure New York State Adults, 2011. BRFSS Brief. Number 1311 (PDF)
- The Potential Health Impact of Reducing Sodium Consumption, New York State, 2011. BRFSS Brief. Number 1308 (PDF)
- High Cholesterol. New York State Adults, 2011. BRFSS Brief. Number 1307 (PDF)
- High Blood Pressure. New York State Adults, 2011. BRFSS Brief. Number 1303 (PDF)
- Cardiovascular Disease, New York State Adults 2010. BRFSS Brief. Number 1301 (PDF)
- Awareness of Stroke Signs and Symptoms New York State Adults, 2009. BRFSS Brief. Number 1105 (PDF)
- Awareness of Heart Attack and Stroke Signs and Symptoms: New York State Adults, 2005 (PDF)
- Cardiovascular Disease, New York State Adults 2007. BRFSS Brief. Number 0901 (PDF)
- Cardiovascular Disease. New York State Adults, 2005. BRFSS Brief. Number 0702 (PDF)
- Cardiovascular Disease and Prevention in New York State - Spring 2002 Vol. 9, No. 2 (PDF)
- Heart Attack and Stroke: Signs and Symptoms - Winter 2003 Vol. 10, No. 1 (PDF)
- Heart Disease and Stroke - Fall 2004 Vol. 11, No. 3 (PDF)
- Actions to Control High Blood Pressure New York State Adults 2005 and 2007. BRFSS Brief. Number 0905 (PDF)
- High Blood Pressure and High Blood Cholesterol New York State Adults, 2009. BRFSS Brief. Number 1104 (PDF)
- High Blood Pressure and High Blood Cholesterol. New York State Adults, 2005. BRFSS Brief. Number 0701 (PDF)
- High Blood Pressure and High Blood Cholesterol - Fall 2004 Vol. 11, No. 2 (PDF)
- Milk Consumption. New York State Adults, 2005. BRFSS Brief. Number 0710 (PDF)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. New York State Adults, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-22 (PDF)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. New York State Adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1907 (PDF)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. New York State Adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1907 (PDF)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. New York State Adults, 2015. BRFSS Brief. Number 1715 (PDF)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. New York State Adults, 2014. BRFSS Brief. Number 1606 (PDF)
Chronic Disease Self-Management
Cognitive Decline
Diabetes
- Diabetes. New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2024-04 (PDF)
- Diabetes. New York State Adults, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2217 (PDF)
- Diabetes. New York State Adults, 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2121 (PDF)
- Diabetes. New York State Adults, 2018. BRFSS Brief. Number 2106 (PDF)
- Diabetes. New York State Adults, 2017. BRFSS Brief. Number 1916 (PDF)
- Diabetes. New York State Adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1901 (PDF)
- Diabetes. New York State Adults, 2015. BRFSS Brief. Number 1705 (PDF)
- Diabetes. New York State Adults, 2014. BRFSS Brief. Number 1607 (PDF)
- Diabetes. New York State Adults, 2013. BRFSS Brief. Number 1507 (PDF)
- Diabetes. New York State Adults, 2011. BRFSS Brief. Number 1306 (PDF)
- Diabetes Management and Care among New York State Adults , Prepared in 2012 (PDF)
- Diabetes Self-management Behaviors. BRFSS Brief. Number 1108 (PDF)
- Adult Diabetes Prevalence in New York State, Prepared in 2011 (PDF)
- Diabetes. New York State Adults, 2009. BRFSS Brief. Number 1101 (PDF)
- Diabetes. New York State Adults, 2006. BRFSS Brief. Number 0703 (PDF)
Disability
- Disability Status, New York State Adults, 2022. BRFSS Brief. Number 2024-17 (PDF)
- Disability Status, New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2023-02 (PDF)
- Disability Status, New York State Adults, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-10 (PDF)
- Disability Status, New York State Adults, 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-23 (PDF)
- Disability Status, New York State Adults, 2018. BRFSS Brief. Number 2018 (PDF)
- Disability Status, New York State Adults, 2017. BRFSS Brief. Number 1917 (PDF)
- Disability Status, New York State Adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1906 (PDF)
- Disability Status, New York State Adults, 2015. BRFSS Brief. Number 1716 (PDF)
- Limitation and Disability Status, New York State Adults, 2013. BRFSS Brief. Number 1601 (PDF)
- Disability. New York State Adults, 2012. BRFSS Brief. Number 1406 (PDF)
- Disability. New York State Adults, 2010. BRFSS Brief. Number 1205 (PDF)
- Chartbook on Disability in New York State, 2007 (PDF)
- Chartbook on Disability in New York State, 2006 (PDF)
- Chartbook on Disability in New York State, 1998 - 2000 (PDF)
- Disability. New York State Adults, 2007. BRFSS Brief. Number 0908 (PDF)
- Disability. New York State Adults, 2006. BRFSS Brief. Number 0713 (PDF)
- Disability Among Adults in New York State, 2001-2003: Prevalence and Health Risk Behavior - Winter 2005 Vol. 12, No. 1 (PDF)
Epilepsy
- Epilepsy. New York State Adults, 2007. BRFSS Brief. Number 0909 (PDF)
- Epilepsy. New York State Adults, 2006. BRFSS Brief. Number 0708 (PDF)
- Epilepsy Among Adults in New York State, 2005 - Fall 2007 Vol. 13, No. 1 (PDF)
Injury
- Seat Belt Use. New York State Adults, 2008. BRFSS Brief. Number 1103 (PDF)
- Falls and Fall Injuries. New York State Older Adults, 2008. BRFSS Brief. Number 1002 (PDF)
Nutrition
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, New York State Adults, 2022. BRFSS Brief Number 2024-21. (PDF)
- Food Security, New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief Number 2023-12. (PDF)
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief Number 2023-08. (PDF)
- Perceived Food Security, New York State Adults, 2020. BRFSS Brief Number 2023-04 (PDF)
- Perceived Food Security, New York State Adults, 2019. BRFSS Brief Number 2022-04 (PDF)
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, New York State Adults, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-11 (PDF)
- Fruit and Vegetable Consumption, New York State Adults, 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-08 (PDF)
- Sugar Sweetened Beverages, New York State Adults, 2018. BRFSS Brief. Number 2020-02 (PDF)
- Fruit and Vegetable Consumption, New York State Adults, 2017. BRFSS Brief. Number 1914 (PDF)
- Perceived Food Security, New York State Adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief 1810 (PDF)
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, New York State Adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1804 (PDF)
- Fruit and Vegetable Consumption, New York State Adults, 2015. BRFSS Brief. Number 1711 (PDF)
- Sugar Sweetened Beverages, New York State Adults, 2015. BRFSS Brief. Number 1703 (PDF)
- Fruit and Vegetable Consumption, New York State Adults, 2013. BRFSS Brief. Number 1504 (PDF)
- Sugar Sweetened Beverages, New York State Adults, 2013. BRFSS Brief. Number 1503 (PDF)
- Sugar Sweetened Beverages, New York State Adults, 2011. BRFSS Brief. Number 1310 (PDF)
- The Potential Health Impact of Reducing Sodium Consumption, New York State, 2011. BRFSS Brief. Number 1308 (PDF)
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption New York State Children Aged 2-17 Years, 2009-2010. Number 1203 (PDF)
- Fruit and Vegetable Consumption New York State Adults 2009. BRFSS Brief. Number 1202 (PDF)
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverages New York State Adults 2009. BRFSS Brief. Number 1003 (PDF)
- Milk Consumption New York State Adults 2007. BRFSS Brief. Number 0906
- Fruit and Vegetable Consumption New York State Adults, 2007. BRFSS Brief. Number 0902 (PDF)
- Fruits and Vegetable Consumption. New York State Adults, 2005. BRFSS Brief. Number 0704 (PDF)
- Fruits and Vegetables - Winter 2003 Vol. 10, No. 4 (PDF)
Overweight and Obesity
- Overweight and Obesity New York State Adults 2022. BRFSS Brief. Number 2024-20 (PDF)
- Overweight and Obesity New York State Adults 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2023-07 (PDF)
- Obesity Disparities in New York State (PDF)
- Overweight and Obesity New York State Adults 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-08 (PDF)
- Overweight and Obesity New York State Adults 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-05 (PDF)
- Overweight and Obesity New York State Adults 2018. BRFSS Brief. Number 2020-03 (PDF)
- Overweight and Obesity New York State Adults 2017. BRFSS Brief. Number 1908 (PDF)
- Overweight and Obesity New York State Adults 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1803 (PDF)
- Overweight and Obesity New York State Adults 2015. BRFSS Brief. Number 1701 (PDF)
- Overweight and Obesity New York State Adults 2014. BRFSS Brief. Number 1605 (PDF)
- Overweight and Obesity New York State Adults 2013. BRFSS Brief. Number 1502 (PDF)
- Overweight and Obesity, New York State Adults 2012. BRFSS Brief. Number 1401 (PDF)
- Overweight and Obesity. New York State Adults 2011. BRFSS Brief. Number 1304 (PDF)
- Adult Overweight and Obesity in New York State, 2000-2010 (PDF)
- Overweight and Obesity New York State Adults 2008. BRFSS Brief. Number 0904 (PDF)
- Overweight and Obesity. New York State Adults, 2006. BRFSS Brief. Number 0705 (PDF)
Physical Activity
- Active Transportation, New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2023-06 (PDF)
- Active Transportation, New York State Adults, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-06 (PDF)
- Physical Activity, New York State Adults, 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-19 (PDF)
- Active Transportation, New York State Adults, 2018. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-07 (PDF)
- Physical Activity New York State Adults, 2017, Number 1913 (PDF)
- Physical Activity New York State Adults, 2015, Number 1706 (PDF)
- Physical Activity New York State Adults, 2013, Number 1505 (PDF)
- Physical Activity New York State Adults, 2011, BRFSS Brief, Number 1309 (PDF)
- Physical Activity New York State Adults, 2009, BRFSS Brief, Number 1106 (PDF)
- Physical Activity New York State Adults, 2007. BRFSS Brief. Number 0903 (PDF)
- Physical Activity. New York State Adults, 2005. BRFSS Brief. Number 0706 (PDF)
- Walking as Physical Activity. New York State Adults, 2005. BRFSS Brief. Number 0709 (PDF)
- Physical Activity - Winter 2003 Vol. 10, No. 2 (PDF)
Prediabetes
- Testing For High Blood Sugar. New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2024-03 (PDF)
- Prediabetes, New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2024-02 (PDF)
- Prevalence of Diagnosed Prediabetes and Testing for High Blood Sugar New York State Adults, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-18 (PDF)
- Prevalence of Prediabetes and Testing for High Blood Sugar among New York State adults, 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2120 (PDF)
- Prevalence of Prediabetes and Testing for High Blood Sugar among New York State adults, 2017. BRFSS Brief. Number 1909 (PDF)
- Prevalence of Prediabetes and Testing for High Blood Sugar among New York State adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1902 (PDF)
- Prediabetes. New York State Adults, 2015. BRFSS Brief. Number 1710 (PDF)
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI)
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: Demographics and Health Indicators, New York State Adults, 2019-2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-16 (PDF)
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: Selected Demographics and Health Indicators, New York State Adults, 2014‐2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1806 (PDF)
Tobacco
- Cigarette Smoking. New York State Adults, 2022. BRFSS Brief. Number 2024-09 (PDF)
- Electronic Cigarette Use. New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2023-14 (PDF)
- Cigarette Smoking. New York State Adults, 2021. BRFSS Brief. Number 2023-05 (PDF)
- Electronic Cigarette Use. New York State Adults, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-23 (PDF)
- Cigarette Smoking. New York State Adults, 2020. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-12 (PDF)
- Cigarette Smoking. New York State Adults, 2019. BRFSS Brief. Number 2022-09 (PDF)
- Cigarette Smoking. New York State Adults, 2018. BRFSS Brief. Number 2021-01 (PDF)
- Electronic Cigarette Use. New York State Adults, 2017. BRFSS Brief. Number 2020-01 (PDF)
- Cigarette Smoking. New York State Adults, 2017. BRFSS Brief. Number 1910 (PDF)
- Electronic Cigarette Use. New York State Adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1903 (PDF)
- Cigarette Smoking. New York State Adults, 2016. BRFSS Brief. Number 1802 (PDF)
- Cigarette Smoking. New York State Adults, 2014. BRFSS Brief. Number 1603 (PDF)
- Cigarette Smoking. New York State Adults, 2013. BRFSS Brief. Number 1406 (PDF)
- Cigarette Smoking. New York State Adults, 2005. BRFSS Brief. Number 0707 (PDF)