Health Outcomes
Frequent physical distress
Percentage of adults who reported their physical health was not good 14 or more days in the past 30 days

About this data measure
- Experiencing consistent physical problems can negatively impact a person’s quality of life.
- The prevalence of frequent physical distress in Rhode Island has decreased since 2019.
- Higher prevalence of frequent physical distress is associated with lower incomes and less educational attainment.
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), CDC