Section Title Page Number

Purpose 1

Methodology 1

Summary 4

Key Findings 9

Rating Their Own Health 9

Health Care Coverage 11

Routine Checkups 13

Vaccinations 17

Prevalence of Select Health Conditions 20

Prevalence of Select Alternative Treatments 22

Physical Well Being and Body Weight 23

Nutrition and Diet 27

Women’s Health 30

Men’s Health 32

Other Tests 33

Reducing the Risk of Skin Cancer 35

Safety: Seat Belts and Bicycle Helmets 37

Cigarettes and Tobacco Products 40

Alcohol Use 44

Mental Health Status 47

Detectors in Household 49

Presence of Firearms in Household 51

Personal Safety Issues 52

Appendix A: Additional Questions 53

Factors Preventing Physical Exercise 54

Primary Caregiver for an Elderly or Disabled Person 56

The New Ozaukee County Urban Trail 56

Appendix B: Questionnaire Frequencies 58

Table Title Page Number

Table 1. Weighted Demographic Variables of Survey Respondents 2

Table 2. Rate Own Health by Demographic Variables 10

Table 3. Routine Checkup by Demographic Variables 14

Table 4. Cholesterol Test by Demographic Variables 15

Table 5. Dental Checkup by Demographic Variables 16

Table 6. Eye Exam by Demographic Variables 17

Table 7. Flu Vaccination by Demographic Variables 18

Table 8. Told or Received Treatment in the Past Three Years by Demographic Variables 21

Table 9. Received Alternative Treatment in the Past Three Years by Demographic Variables 23

Table 10. Moderate Physical Activities in a Typical Week by Demographic Variables 25

Table 11. Overweight by Demographic Variables 26

Table 12. Fruit and Vegetable Servings on Average Day by Demographic Variables 28

Table 13. Frequency of Eating Fried/Fast Foods by Demographic Variables 29

Table 14. Time Since Last Mammogram by Age 30

Table 15. Time Since Last Pap Smear by Demographic Variables 32

Table Title Page Number

Table 16. Time Since Last Digital Rectal Exam by Age 33

Table 17. Time Since Last Blood Stool Test by Demographic Variables 34

Table 18. Time Since Last Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy by Demographic Variables 35

Table 19. Reducing the Risk of Skin Cancer (Regularly) by Demographic Variables 37

Table 20. Wear Seat Belt by Demographic Variables 38

Table 21. Helmet Usage by Demographic Variables (Of Those who Ride,

Inline Skate or Scooter) 39

Table 22. Current Smokers by Demographic Variables 41

Table 23. Favor Ordinance to Prohibit Smoking in Eating Establishments

In Their Community by Demographic Variables 43

Table 24. Number of Drinks on an Occasion in Past Month by Demographic Variables

of All Respondents 46

Table 25. Finding Meaning and Purpose in Daily Life by Demographic Variables 49

Table 26. Detectors in Household by Demographic Variables 50

Table 27. Major/Moderate Factors Preventing Physical Exercise by Demographic Variables 55

Table 28. Use of the New Ozaukee County Urban Trail by Demographic Variables 57

Figure Title Page Number

Figure 1. Rate Own Health 9

Figure 2. Type of Health Care Coverage 11

Figure 3. Received Pneumonia Vaccination (Respondents 65 and Older) 19

Figure 4. Told or Received Treatment in the Past Three Years 20

Figure 5. Received Alternative Treatment in Past Three Years 22

Figure 6. Moderate Physical Activities/Week 24

Figure 7. Reducing the Risk of Skin Cancer (Regularly) 36

Figure 8. Smoking Preference in Restaurants 42

Figure 9. Felt Sad, Blue or Depressed in Past 30 Days 47

Figure 10. Managing Stress 48

Figure 11. Detectors in Household 50

Figure 12. Major or Moderate Factors Preventing Physical Exercise 54

The purpose of this project is to provide Ozaukee County with information for an assessment of the health status of residents. Primary objectives are to:

Gather specific data on behavioral and lifestyle habits of the adult population. Selected information will also be collected about respondent household.

Gather data on the prevalence of risk factors and disease conditions existing within the adult population.

Compare, where appropriate and available, health data of residents to state and national measurements.

 

 

 

 

 

The Ozaukee County Community Health Survey was conducted through a grant provided by Aurora Health Care. The purpose of this effort is to gather information on the health practices and health-related behavioral risks of residents. This report is part of a comprehensive survey of Eastern Wisconsin commissioned by Aurora Health Care in partnership with local health departments to identify areas of greatest need.

Respondents were scientifically selected so that the survey would be representative of all county adults 18 years old and older. The sample of random telephone numbers included both listed and unlisted numbers. Respondents within each household were randomly selected using the Hagen/Collier selection technique. At least 8 attempts were made to contact a respondent at each household. Screener questions verifying location was included. Data collection was conducted by Management Decisions Incorporated.

A total of 400 telephone interviews were completed between February 24 and June 11, 2003. With a sample size of 400, we can be 95% sure that the sample percentage reported would not vary by more than ±5 percent from what would have been obtained by interviewing all persons 18 years old and older who lived in Ozaukee County. The margin of error for smaller subgroups will be larger. Data has been weighted by sex and age to reflect 2000 census data of the proportion of these characteristics in the county. Table 1 shows the demographic variables of respondents. Throughout the report, some totals may be more or less than 100% due to rounding and response category distribution.

The survey was conducted by JKV Research, LLC. For technical information about survey methodology, contact Janet Kempf Vande Hey, M.S. at (920) 687-9909 or janet.vandehey@jkvresearch.com. For further information about the survey, contact Mark M. Huber, M.S. at (414) 219-2025 or mark.huber@aurora.org.

Table 1. Weighted Demographic Variables of Survey Respondents

Results of the Ozaukee County Community Health Survey can be generalized to the adult population with telephones in the county. In 2000, the U.S. Census Bureau identified 60,386 adult residents in the county.

When using percentages from this study, it is important to keep in mind what each percentage point, within the margin of error, actually represents in terms of the total adult population in the county. One percentage point equals approximately 600 adults. So, when 8% of respondents reported their health was fair or poor, this roughly equates to 4,800 residents ± 3,000 individuals. Meaning that from 1,800 to 7,800 residents may have fair or poor health in the county. Because the margin of error is ± 5%, events or health risks that are small will include zero.

The 2000 Census counted 30,857 households in Ozaukee County. In certain questions of the Community Health Survey, respondents were asked to report information about their household. Using the household count, each percentage point for household-level data represents approximately 310 households. For example, 7% of survey respondents reported that someone in their household is not covered by health insurance. Thus, the estimated number of households with someone not covered by health insurance would be 2,170.

Marital status: Married respondents were classified as those who reported married and those who reported a member of an unmarried couple. All others were classified as not married.

Moderate physical activity is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/American College of Sports Medicine for at least 30 minutes on five or more days of the week. Moderate physical activity includes walking briskly, mowing the lawn, vacuuming, gardening, dancing, swimming or bicycling on level terrain. A person should feel some exertion but should be able to carry on a conversation comfortably during the activity.

Overweight was calculated using the Center for Disease Control’s Body Mass Index (BMI). Body Mass Index is calculated by using kilograms/meter². A BMI of 25.0 to 29.9 is considered overweight and 30.0 or more as obese. This is a change from previous years when a BMI greater than 27.3 for females and 27.8 for males was classified as overweight. Differences between Ozaukee County data and state or national data prior to 2000 may occur as a result of definition. It is important to review the definition of overweight when comparing data. Throughout the report, the category "overweight" includes both overweight and obese respondents.

Current smoker is defined as someone who smoked a cigarette in the past 30 days.

Recently, the "binge drinking" definition changed. Previously, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) considered binge drinking as five or more drinks at one time, regardless of gender. Now, binge drinking for females is four or more drinks while for males it has remained at five or more drinks. The new definition is based on weight and metabolism differences between the sexes. At this time, there is no state or national statistics based on the new binge drinking definition.

This research provides valuable behavioral data, lifestyle habits, and the prevalence of risk factors and disease conditions of Ozaukee County residents. The following data are highlights of the comprehensive study. Please see the full report for more detailed findings.

Sixty-eight percent of respondents reported their health as excellent or very good. Respondents who were 55 and older, with a household income of $30,000 or less, not married or physically inactive were more likely to report fair or poor conditions.

Two percent of respondents reported they personally did not have health care coverage. Seven percent reported someone in their household currently was not covered while 11% reported in the past 12 months someone was not covered. Respondents with a household income of less than $30,001 or unmarried respondents were more likely to have someone currently not covered or in the past twelve months. Seventy-five percent of respondents reported their primary place for health services was from a medical doctor, internist, OBGYN or family practice; female respondents were more likely to report this. Thirty-four percent of respondents had an advance care plan; female or older respondents were more likely to report this.

Eighty-two percent of all respondents reported a visit to the dentist in the past year while 62% reported having a routine medical checkup, 56% cholesterol test and 52% reported an eye exam. Female respondents were more likely to report a routine checkup in the past year or an eye exam in the past two years. Respondents 65 and older were more likely to report a routine checkup, cholesterol test, or eye exam in the past year. Respondents with some post high school education were more likely to report a routine medical checkup in the past year. Respondents with a household income of $30,000 or less were more likely to report having a cholesterol test in the past year. Married respondents were more likely to report having a cholesterol test in the past two years while unmarried respondents were more likely to report having an eye exam in the past year or two years.

Thirty-nine percent of respondents had an influenza vaccination in the past year. The flu vaccination was more likely for female or older respondents. Sixty percent of respondents 65 and older had a pneumonia vaccination.

Out of nine health conditions listed, high blood cholesterol or high blood pressure was the most often treated condition in the past three years. Currently having asthma was third. Older respondents were more likely to report several of the health conditions including high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease/condition or diabetes. Respondents with some post high school education or less were more likely to report high blood pressure. When household income was lower, the prevalence of high blood pressure or diabetes was higher. Overweight respondents were more likely to report high cholesterol or high blood pressure.

Four percent of respondents reported always or nearly always feeling sad, blue or depressed in the past 30 days; respondents with a high school education or less, a household income of less than $30,001 or unmarried respondents were more likely to report this. Twenty-three percent felt they were excellent at managing stress. Four percent reported they never or seldom find meaning and purpose in their daily life. One percent of respondents felt so overwhelmed in the past year they considered suicide.

Out of six alternative treatments listed, chiropractor care or massage therapy were the most often mentioned treatments in the past three years (18% and 16%, respectively). Female respondents were more likely to report massage therapy or movement therapy in the past three years. Respondents with more education were more likely to report massage therapy or meditation.

Twenty-five percent of respondents met the recommended amount of moderate physical activities on a weekly basis. Sixteen percent were classified as inactive. Female respondents, with high school education or less, with a household income of $30,000 or less or respondents who were not overweight were more likely to meet the recommended activity level. Fifty-nine percent of respondents were classified as overweight (42% overweight and 17% obese). Respondents who were male, physically inactive or who did not meet the recommended amount of physical activity, 55 to 64 years old or married were more likely to be classified as overweight.

Seventy-one percent of respondents eat two or more servings of fruit while 28% eat three or more servings of vegetables on an average day. Female respondents were more likely to eat fruit or vegetables. Respondents with some post high school education were more likely to eat vegetables. Respondents who were not overweight or did the recommended amount of physical activities were more likely to eat fruit. Forty-two percent of respondents eat fried/fast food at least a few times a week; males, younger respondents, those with an income of $30,001 or more, married or those classified as overweight were more likely to report this.

Eighty-nine percent of women 50 years old or older reported a mammogram within the past two years. Eighty-eight percent of respondents reported a pap smear within the past three years. Respondents who were 35 to 54 years old, with higher education, with higher household income or married were more likely to have had a pap smear within the past three years.

Twenty-three percent of males 40 to 49 years old and 42% of males 50 and older had a digital rectal exam in the past year.

Forty-seven percent of respondents 50 years of age and older had their blood stool tested within the past two years while 35% reported a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy within the past two years.

To reduce the risk of skin cancer, respondents were more likely to regularly avoid artificial ultraviolet light or use sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15 than wear sun protective clothing or avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Female respondents reported using sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15 or avoiding the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. more often than male respondents. Respondents 55 to 64 years old or those with a household income of less than $30,001 reported avoiding the sun more often. Respondents with more education were more likely to report avoiding artificial UV light, using sunscreen or wearing sun protective clothing. Married respondents reported using sunscreen more often the unmarried respondents.

Ninety-two percent of respondents wore seat belts always or nearly always. Female respondents, those 65 and older or married respondents were more likely to always wear seat belts. More respondents who had children indicated their children always wore seat belts. Of those respondents who ride a bike, in-line skate or use a scooter, 34% reported they always or nearly always wore a helmet. Of respondents who have children who ride a bike, in-line skate, roller skate, skateboard or ride a scooter, 58% reported their child always wears a helmet.

Sixteen percent of respondents were current smokers. Unmarried respondents were more likely to be smokers. Thirty-seven percent of current smokers quit smoking for one day or longer in the past 12 months; 53% reported a health professional advised them to quit smoking. Nine percent of households had a smoker who smokes indoors at home or smokes in their vehicle when others are present. Seventy-five percent of all respondents preferred a smoke-free restaurant. Sixty-seven percent favored a community ordinance prohibiting smoking in eating establishments. College graduates, married respondents or nonsmokers were more likely to prefer a smoke-free restaurant. Female respondents or nonsmokers were more likely to favor an ordinance to prohibit smoking in eating establishments.

Sixty-nine percent of respondents had an alcoholic drink in the past 30 days. In the past month, 27% had three or more drinks at least on one occasion while 16% binged. Generally, male respondents, younger respondents or those with a high school education or less were more likely to have reported three or more drinks on more occasions or binged at least once in the past month. Two percent reported they had been a driver or a passenger when the driver perhaps had too much to drink. Four percent of respondents reported someone in their family had experienced a problem in connection with drinking in the past year.

Ninety-nine percent of households had a working smoke alarm while 44% had a working carbon monoxide detector. Married households were more likely to have both a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide detector.

Thirty-one percent of households had a firearm in their household. Married households or households with higher income were more likely to have a firearm. Of all households, 1% had a firearm loaded. Less than one percent of all households had a firearm loaded and unlocked.

Three percent of respondents reported someone had made them afraid for their personal safety while less than one percent reported they had been pushed, kicked, hit or slapped in the past year.

Out of five factors for not exercising, time was most often reported as a major factor (30%) followed by motivation (17%). Respondents 55 to 64 years old were more likely to report health problems or safety concerns as a major/moderate factor while younger respondents were more likely to report time. Reporting time, safety concerns or health problems as a major/moderate factor varied by education level as well as household income level. Unmarried respondents were more likely to report health problems. Respondents who were physically inactive were more likely to report safety concerns while respondents with an insufficient amount of physical activity were more likely to report time.

Six percent of respondents reported they were a primary caregiver for an elderly or disabled person but not employed as their caregiver.

Ten percent of respondents reported using the new Ozaukee County Urban Trail at least once a week. Male respondents, those 35 to 44 years old, with some post high school education, with a household income of $30,001 to $60,000 were more likely to have used the trail at all.

KEY FINDING: Sixty-eight percent of respondents reported their health as excellent or very good. Respondents who were 55 and older, with a household income of $30,000 or less, not married or physically inactive were more likely to report fair or poor conditions.

Sixty-eight percent of respondents said their own health, generally speaking, was either excellent (31%) or very good (37%). A total of 8% reported their health was fair (6%) or poor (2%).

Respondents 65 and older or 55 to 64 years old were more likely to report fair or poor (15% and 13%, respectively) compared to all other age categories (5% to 7%).

Respondents with a household income of $30,000 or less were more likely to report fair/poor health than those with a household income of more than $60,000 (14% and 5%, respectively). Seventy-seven percent of respondents with a household income of more than $60,000 reported their health condition as excellent/very good, in contrast to 54% who had $30,000 or less.

Unmarried respondents were more likely to report fair or poor (12%) compared to married respondents (6%). Married respondents were more likely to report their health excellent (35%) compared to unmarried respondents (22%).

Inactive respondents were more likely to report fair or poor (19%) than respondents who do some physical activity, but not the recommended amount (6%) or those who do the recommended amount (5%). Respondents who engage in the recommended amount of physical activity were more likely to report their health as excellent/very good (69%) compared to respondents classified as inactive (48%).

Table 2. Rate Own Health by Demographic Variables

*= p£ 0.05; **= p£ 0.01

KEY FINDING: Two percent of respondents reported they personally did not have health care coverage. Seven percent reported someone in their household currently was not covered while 11% reported in the past 12 months someone was not covered. Respondents with a household income of less than $30,001 or unmarried respondents were more likely to have someone currently not covered or in the past twelve months. Seventy-five percent of respondents reported their primary place for health services was from a medical doctor, internist, OBGYN or family practice; female respondents were more likely to report this. Thirty-four percent of respondents had an advance care plan; female or older respondents were more likely to report this.

 

Two percent of respondents reported they were not currently covered by any health insurance. Fifty-seven percent of respondents indicated they were personally covered by a prepaid plan such as a health maintenance organization (HMO) or preferred provider organization (PPO). Sixteen percent reported another commercial plan, 14% reported Medicare and 1% reported medical assistance.

Seven percent of all respondents indicated someone in their household was not covered by insurance. This equates to approximately 2,170 households.

Fourteen percent of respondents with a household income of $30,000 or less reported someone in their household was not covered compared to 5% of respondents with a household income of $30,001 or more.

Unmarried respondents were more likely to have someone not covered (14%) compared to married respondents (4%).

Eleven percent of all respondents indicated someone in their household was not covered by insurance in the past 12 months.

Eighteen percent of respondents with a household income of $30,000 or less reported someone in the household not covered in the past 12 months compared to 14% of those with a household income of $30,001 to $60,000 and 6% of those with $60,001 or more.

Unmarried respondents were more likely to report someone not covered in the past 12 months (20%) compared to married respondents (8%).

Seventy-five percent of respondents reported they get most of their health care services from a medical doctor, internist, OBGYN, or family practice. Seventeen percent reported walk-in or urgent care while 3% reported hospital emergency room and 2% reported community health center.

Female respondents were more likely to report medical doctor, internist, OBGYN or family practice (80%) compared to male respondents (69%).

Thirty-four percent of respondents reported they had an advance care plan stating their end of life health care wishes.

Female respondents were more likely to report they had an advance care plan (36%) compared to male respondents (31%).

Older respondents were more likely to report having an advance care plan. Twelve percent of respondents 18 through 34 years old reported this compared to 36% of respondents 35 to 44 years old, 37% of those 45 to 64 years old and 50% of those 65 and older.

 

 

 

KEY FINDING: Eighty-two percent of all respondents reported a visit to the dentist in the past year while 62% reported having a routine medical checkup, 56% cholesterol test and 52% reported an eye exam. Female respondents were more likely to report a routine checkup in the past year or an eye exam in the past two years. Respondents 65 and older were more likely to report a routine checkup, cholesterol test, or eye exam in the past year. Respondents with some post high school education were more likely to report a routine medical checkup in the past year. Respondents with a household income of $30,000 or less were more likely to report having a cholesterol test in the past year. Married respondents were more likely to report having a cholesterol test in the past two years while unmarried respondents were more likely to report having an eye exam in the past year or two years.

Sixty-two percent of residents reported they had a routine checkup in the past year. An additional 26% had a checkup in the past one to two years.

Female respondents were more likely to report they had a routine checkup in the past year (70%) than male respondents (53%).

Respondents 65 and older were more likely to report a routine checkup in the past year (87%) compared to respondents 35 to 44 years old (51%) and all other age categories (60% each).

Respondents with some post high school education were more likely to report a routine checkup in the past year (72%) compared to respondents with a high school education or less (67%) and those with a college education (55%).

 

Table 3. Routine Checkup by Demographic Variables

*= p£ 0.05; **= p£ 0.01

Fifty-six percent of respondents reported having their cholesterol tested within the past year. Twenty-two percent reported one to two years ago. Thirteen percent reported never having their cholesterol tested.

Respondents 18 to 44 years old were less likely to have had their cholesterol tested in the past year (44%) compared to all other age categories (range 60% to 78%).

Respondents with a household income of less than $30,001 were more likely to report having a cholesterol test (65%) compared to respondents with a household income of $30,001 to $60,000 (55%) and $60,001 or more (51%).

Married respondents were more likely to report a cholesterol test in the past two years (82%) compared to unmarried respondents (68%).

Table 4. Cholesterol Test by Demographic Variables

*= p£ 0.05; **= p£ 0.01

Eighty-two percent of residents reported a dental visit in the past year. An additional 14% had a visit in the past one to two years.

There were no statistically significant differences between demographic variables and having a dental visit in the past year.

 

Table 5. Dental Checkup by Demographic Variables

*= p£ 0.05; **= p£ 0.01

Table 6. Eye Exam by Demographic Variables

*= p£ 0.05; **= p£ 0.01

KEY FINDING: Thirty-nine percent of respondents had an influenza vaccination in the past year. The flu vaccination was more likely for female or older respondents. Sixty percent of respondents 65 and older had a pneumonia vaccination.

Thirty-nine percent of respondents had a flu vaccination in the past year.

Female respondents were more likely to report receiving a flu vaccination (46%) compared to male respondents (31%).

Older respondents were more likely to report receiving a flu vaccination; especially those 65 and older (73%) compared to respondents 18 to 34 years old (28%) or those 35 to 44 years old (29%).

Table 7. Flu Vaccination by Demographic Variables

*= p£ 0.05; **= p£ 0.01

Twenty percent of all respondents had a pneumonia vaccination.

Sixty percent of respondents who were 65 and older reported they received a pneumonia vaccination.

KEY FINDING: Out of nine health conditions listed, high blood cholesterol or high blood pressure were the most often treated conditions in the past three years. Currently having asthma was third. Older respondents were more likely to report several of the health conditions including high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease/condition or diabetes. Respondents with some post high school education or less were more likely to report high blood pressure. When household income was lower, the prevalence of high blood pressure or diabetes was higher. Overweight respondents were more likely to report high cholesterol or high blood pressure.

Respondents were more likely to report they have been told or been treated for high cholesterol (22%), high blood pressure (21%), asthma (current, 7%), heart disease/heart condition (6%) or diabetes (6%).

Typically, the likelihood of being told or treated for high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease/condition or diabetes increased as age increased.

Respondents with some post high school education or less were more likely to report high blood pressure.

Respondents with lower household income reported high blood pressure or diabetes more often.

Respondents who were considered overweight were more likely to report high blood cholesterol or high blood pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

Table 8. Told or Received Treatment in the Past Three Years by Demographic Variables

*= p£ 0.05; **= p£ 0.01

All 23 respondents who reported being diagnosed with diabetes have had their blood sugar tested in the past year.

Of the 26 respondents who currently have asthma, 75% have an asthma action plan.

KEY FINDING: Out of six alternative treatments listed, chiropractor care or massage therapy were the most often mentioned treatments in the past three years (18% and 16%, respectively). Female respondents were more likely to report massage therapy or movement therapy in the past three years. Respondents with more education were more likely to report massage therapy or meditation.

Respondents were more likely to have reported the use of chiropractic care (18%) or massage therapy (16%) in the past three years.

Female respondents were more likely to have reported massage therapy in the past three years (20%) compared to male respondents (11%). They also were more likely to have reported movement therapy in the past three years (7%) compared to male respondents (2%).

Twenty-one percent of respondents with a college degree or more reported massage therapy compared to 16% of those with some post high school education and 8% of those with a high school education or less. College graduates were also more likely to report meditation (12%) compared to some post high school education (9%) and high school education or less (3%).

Table 9. Received Alternative Treatment in the Past Three Years by Demographic Variables

*= p£ 0.05; **= p£ 0.01

KEY FINDING: Twenty-five percent of respondents met the recommended amount of moderate physical activities on a weekly basis. Sixteen percent were classified as inactive. Female respondents, with high school education or less, with a household income of $30,000 or less or respondents who were not overweight were more likely to meet the recommended activity level. Fifty-nine percent of respondents were classified as overweight (42% overweight and 17% obese). Respondents who were male, physically inactive or who did not meet the recommended amount of physical activity, 55 to 64 years old or married were more likely to be classified as overweight.

Eighty-one percent reported they participated in any physical activity or exercise such as running, calisthenics, golfing, gardening or walking in the past month.

Twenty-five percent of all respondents were classified as doing the recommended amount of physical activities in a typical week. Fifty-nine percent do some activities, but not to the extent of the recommendation while 16% were classified as inactive.

 

Female respondents were more likely to meet the recommended amount of physical activities in a week (30%) compared to male respondents (19%).

Twenty-eight percent of respondents with a high school education or less met the recommended amount of moderate physical activities in a week compared to 22% of respondents with some post high school education and 25% of college graduates. However, respondents with a high school education or less were also quite likely to be inactive.

Respondents with a household income of less than $30,001 were more likely to meet the recommendation (30%) compared to respondents with an income of $60,001 or more (25%) and those with $30,001 to $60,000 (21%). However, respondents with lower household income were also more likely to report being inactive.

Unmarried respondents were slightly more likely to meet the recommendation than married respondents (27% and 24%, respectively). However, unmarried respondents were more likely to be inactive (24%) than married respondents (13%).

Respondents who were not overweight were more likely to meet the recommended amount of physical activities in a week (32%) compared to overweight respondents (20%).

Table 10. Moderate Physical Activities in a Typical Week by Demographic Variables

*= p£ 0.05; **= p£ 0.01

Being overweight contributes to many health problems. One nationally used definition of overweight is when a person’s body mass index (BMI) is greater or equal to 25.0. A BMI of 30.0 or more is considered obese. Body Mass Index is calculated by using kilograms/meter². Throughout the report, the category "overweight" includes both overweight and obese respondents.

According to the definition, Ozaukee County had 59% of residents considered overweight (42% overweight and 17% obese).

Male respondents were more likely to be classified as overweight (74%) compared to female respondents (46%).

Respondents 55 to 64 years old were more likely to be classified as overweight (76%) compared to respondents 18 to 34 years old (47%).

Married respondents were more likely to be classified as overweight (63%) compared to unmarried respondents (52%).

Forty-seven percent of respondents with the recommended amount of physical activities were classified as overweight compared to all other categories (63% and 64%).

Table 11. Overweight by Demographic Variables

*= p£ 0.05; **= p£ 0.01

KEY FINDING: Seventy-one percent of respondents eat two or more servings of fruit while 28% eat three or more servings of vegetables on an average day. Female respondents were more likely to eat fruit or vegetables. Respondents with some post high school education were more likely to eat vegetables. Respondents who were not overweight or did the recommended amount of physical activities were more likely to eat fruit. Forty-two percent of respondents eat fried/fast food at least a few times a week; males, younger respondents, those with an income of $30,001 or more, married or those classified as overweight were more likely to report this.

Seventy-one percent of respondents eat two or more servings of fruit per day. Twenty-eight percent reported one serving or less.

Female respondents were more likely to eat two or more servings of fruit per day compared to male respondents (83% and 59%, respectively).

Respondents who were not overweight were more likely to eat two or more servings of fruit per day (78%) compared to those classified as overweight (65%).

Respondents who met the recommended amount of physical activities were more likely to eat fruits at least twice a day (82%) compared to inactive respondents (66%).

Twenty-eight percent of respondents eat three or more servings of vegetables per day. Seventy-one percent reported two servings or less.

Female respondents were more likely to eat three or more servings of vegetables per day compared to male respondents (36% and 19%, respectively).

Respondents who had some post high school education were more likely to eat vegetables at least three times a day (36%) compared to respondents with a high school education or less (18%).

 

Table 12. Fruit and Vegetable Servings on Average Day by Demographic Variables