Massachusetts
Latest BRFSS values for adults, rank among states with a value (1 = highest share).
| Indicator | Year | Share | 95% interval | Rank | Median of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 2025 | 31.3% | 30.1%–32.4% | 43 of 48 | 34.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2024 | 5.7% | 5.2%–6.2% | 44 of 50 | — |
| High blood cholesterol | 2025 | 37.9% | 36.6%–39.2% | 24 of 48 | 37.8% |
| Diabetes | 2025 | 10.1% | 9.4%–10.8% | 39 of 48 | 12.3% |
| Obesity | 2025 | 27.0% | 25.8%–28.3% | 44 of 48 | 33.9% |
Source: CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, BRFSS Prevalence & Trends Data (data.cdc.gov dttw-5yxu), retrieved 2026-10-15.Download: all files
Counties in Massachusetts with PLACES estimates
| Measure | Suffolk |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 20.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma (current) | 11.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Current cigarette smoking | 11.6% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 24.7% |
| Obesity | 25.2% |