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Query Builder for Maryland Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Data - Healthcare Experience In Relation to Race, 2022

  • Select geographic area(s) (respondent's residence). (Default is all Maryland counties.) Use these selections to filter the dataset to an area (or leave the data unfiltered for statewide results), and to select which type of geography you want to use for stratification of your results when you select "geography" in the last step, "How to display the data."

  • 7 regions

    Baltimore City, Baltimore Metro, Montgomery Co, Prince George's Co, Eastern Shore, Northwest, Southern
    To see counties which comprise each of 7 regions; click on the yellow question mark icon, next to this icon

  • 6 regions

    Western, Capital, Southern, Central, Lower Eastern Shore, Mid Eastern Shore
    To see counties which comprise each of 6 regions; click on the yellow question mark icon, next to this icon

  • 5 regions

    Western, Capital, Southern, Central, Eastern Shore
    CTo see counties which comprise each of 5 regions; click on the yellow question mark icon, next to this icon

  • Age Groups

    To filter the dataset to an age group, select the group or groups from the drop-down box. For statewide analyses, leave specific age groups unchecked.

    To group your results by age group, choose a coding scheme here, and then select "Age group" in the last step, "How to display the data."
    First choose a coding scheme to use for age groups. (Default includes ages 18 years and older, in 4 age categories) Use these selections to filter the dataset to an age group (or leave the data unfiltered for statewide results), and to select which coding scheme for age group you want to use for stratification of your results when you select "Age group" in the last step, "How to display the data."

  • How to Specify Age Groups

    Enter whole numbers from 18 to 99.

    Use a hyphen to indicate a range of ages (e.g., "5-8" will includes ages 5, 6, 7, and 8).

    You may use greater than (>) and less than (<) symbols. An entry of (<65) includes all adults under age 65 years.

    You may also use a plus sign (+) to indicate all ages equal to or greater than (e.g.,"85+" yields all those aged 85 and over).








  • Select Race/Ethnicity Categories. (Default is all categories.) Use these selections to filter the dataset to specific Race/Ethnicity categories to select which Race Ethnicity categories you want to use for stratification of your results when you select "Race/Ethnicity" in the last step, "How to display the data."

  • Would you like to include only males or only females in the results? Default includes all data records.

  • Select Income Categories. (Default is all categories.) Use these selections to filter the dataset to an area and to select which Income categories you want to use for stratification of your results when you select "Income" in the last step, "How to display the data."

  • Select Employment Status Categories. (Default is all categories.) Use these selections to filter the dataset to an area and to select which Employment Status categories you want to use for stratification of your results when you select "Employment Status" in the last step, "How to display the data."

  • Demographic Characteristics

    For statewide analyses, leave boxes unchecked.

    To group your results by these variables, select them in the last step, "How to display the data."
    Make selections here to filter the dataset to a sub-population. (Default includes ALL SURVEY RESPONDENTS) For statewide analyses, leave boxes unchecked. To group your results by these variables, select them in the last step, "How to display the data."

    • Select marital status categories. (Default includes ALL)

    • Select education level category(ies). (Default includes ALL)

  • Select Disability Status Categories. (Default is all categories.) Use these selections to filter the dataset to an area and to select which Disability Status categories you want to use for stratification of your results when you select "Disability Status" in the last step, "How to display the data."

  • Select one of the following indicators only if you plan to display your results by this indicator. Default is None. No BRFSS indicator selected

Primary group by field

Defines the data's primary grouping dimension. The primary grouping is required and also controls the ordering of the result's data rows. In MS-Excel and other graphing packages this is typically referred to as the the "dataset's category". If viewing in a 2-d table layout then this value/dimension is associated with table's "row" values. Others will refer to this value as the first "cross by" or the first dimension.

Optional secondary group by field

Defines the 2nd field (or dimension) to be used to group and aggregate values by. MS-Excel chart users will commonly refer to this as the dataset's "series" field. If viewing in a 2-d table layout then this field is associated with data table's value columns. Series group bys are optional. Maps and some charts, like the "Pie" chart, are currently not programmed to handle datasets that have more than one group by e.g. they only work with the primary category type group by being specified.

Optional chart graph

Defines the optional chart graphic to display.

NOTE: Maps and some charts, like the "Pie" chart, are currently not programmed to handle datasets that have more than one group by e.g. they only work with the primary category type group by being specified. All other charts will only work with a maximum of 2 group bys e.g. if the fixed group by exists then the series group by can NOT be used with charting or maps.

Optional map graph

Defines the optional map graphic to display.

NOTE: Maps are only available when the category is set to a geographical area and does not have a series defined.
The data and information provided through the IBIS-PH Query System are intended to support any individuals or entities engaged in activities designed solely to enhance the well-being of a specific community, which may include the State. Activities include informing evidence-based decision making in the State to plan and improve health service delivery, evaluate health care interventions and systems and inform health policy decisions.

As an IBIS-PH Query System user, I AGREE TO:
  1. Use the data for statistical reporting and analysis only.
  2. Not attempt to identify or contact individual(s) represented in the IBIS-PH query system data.
  3. Not disclose or use the identity of any individual(s) discovered inadvertently.
  4. Not link IBIS-PH query system data with other data that, after linkage, might allow identification of an individual represented in the IBIS-PH query system data.
  5. Use appropriate safeguards to prevent the inappropriate use or disclosure of individual(s) represented in the data, including when disclosing IBIS-PH Query System data to others.
  6. Report IMMEDIATELY (i.e. within 2 hours) any inadvertent or intentional identity disclosures or violations of this agreement of which I become aware to the Maryland Department of Health by sending an email to mdh.brfss@maryland.gov.
  7. Include the following disclaimer on any reports or publications using Maryland data, if applicable: This publication utilizes data provided by the Maryland Department of Health, (Maryland BRFSS or Maryland YRBS/YTS); collected under guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and analyzed by [INSERT YOUR NAME OR ORGANIZATION HERE]. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Maryland Department of Health.
  8. Include the following citation on any reports or publications using Maryland data, when applicable: [INSERT YEARS USED HERE] (Maryland BRFSS or Maryland YRBS/YTS) accessed at ibis.health.maryland.gov on [INSERT DATE ACCESSED].

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Maryland Department of Health, 201 W. Preston Street, #306-J, Baltimore, MD 21201-2399. Telephone: 443-388-6740 Email: mdh.brfss@maryland.gov


Content updated: Thu, 30 May 2024 19:49:19 EDT