Prevalence of self-reported nutrition-related health problems in the lowerMississippi delta

Objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess demographic and geograp hic differences in prevalence of self-reported nutrition-related health pro blems in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Methods. The authors analyzed 1991 and 1993 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveill ance System data for adults 18 years or older. Results. Less educated African American women and women of other minority g roups who were aged 35 to 64 years reported the highest prevalence of healt h problems. Geographic differences involved prevalence of hypertension, hea lth status, and insurance status. Conclusions. Specific demographic subgroups and geographic areas with a hig h risk of health problems are in particular need of targeted interventions.