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 increased since 2020.
- The prevalence of frequent physical distress is higher among those with lower incomes, less educational attainment and those above the age of 55.
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), CDC
Frequent physical distress over time
Frequent physical distress demographic breakout
