Data and Statistics

The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the nation’s premier system of health-related cell phone and landline surveys that collect state data about U.S. residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services. It is run by CDC and conducted by the individual state health departments.

NEW! Caregiving Infographics featuring the most recent data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Caregiving Infographics for adults 45 years and older: National Combined Data, African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Women, Men, Veterans, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT), and Rural.

The chart below displays by state the number of people 45 and older experiencing memory loss (subjective cognitive decline), or people who are providing care to someone, 2015-2018. Combined national data is available and also data by race/ethnicity, sex, and veteran status.