Quality of Life

The Baxter County BRFSS included questions covering depression, anxiety, and other quality of life measures.

Depression

Risk Factor Definition: Depression

Questions: During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt sad, blue or depressed?

At Risk: Respondents who felt depressed for one or more of the past 30 days are considered at risk.

Who's At Risk in Baxter County?

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Thirty-five percent of the adults in Baxter County were depressed on one or more days during the past month. Younger people, people with less income, and those with less education were more likely to be depressed during the past month.

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Anxiety

Risk Factor Definition: Anxiety

Questions: During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt worried, tense, or anxious?

At Risk: Respondents who felt anxious for one or more of the past 30 days are considered at risk.

Who's At Risk in Baxter County?

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Forty-five percent said they had at least one day of the past 30 days when they felt anxious or worried. Younger respondents and those with less income were more likely to have experienced anxiety in the past month.

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Sleeplessness

Risk Factor Definition: Sleeplessness

Questions: During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt you did not get enough rest or sleep?

At Risk: Respondents who felt they got inadequate sleep for one or more of the past 30 days are considered at risk.

Who's At Risk in Baxter County?

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Well over half (61%) of Baxter County's adults got inadequate sleep for at least one night during the past 30 days. People with higher income, those with more education, and younger people reported sleepless nights more often than others.

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