Behavioral Risk Factors: 1999
Alaska Health Area: Anchorage
BRFSS Region: Anchorage and Vicinity
  Weighted
Prevalence
Sample Size 95%
Confidence
Interval
Percent of
All Alaskans
Acute (binge) drinking       19%
Anchorage and Vicinity 17% 401 13-22  
Chronic drinking       5%
Anchorage and Vicinity 5% 403 3-8  
Overweight       38%
Anchorage and Vicinity 37% 392 31-43  
High Blood Pressure       21%
Anchorage and Vicinity 21% 407 16-26  
Current smoking       27%
Anchorage and Vicinity 25% 408 19-30  

Alaska Health Profiles On-Line
Prepared by Data and Evaluation Unit,
Division of Public Health,
Alaska Department of Health & Social Services
Updated 8/7/02