...summaries selected results from Boston residents parpticipating in the 1997-1999 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; compares Boston to the statewide average and results from previous years in the following catefories: overall health measures, quality of life, health access and utilization, dental health, tobacco use, environmental tobacco smoke, alcohol use, weight control, high blood pressure awareness, cholesterol awareness, colorectal cancer screening, chronic diseases, disability and limitations, breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, intimate partner abuse, HIV/AIDS, injury prevention, sexual behavior, gambling, asthma, elder health and flu vaccination and firearm ownership...