Amherst, Wisconsin — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Portage County, Wisconsin that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
25%
Alcohol
17%
Tobacco
6.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Wisconsin United States
Alcohol 24.4% +0.6% 14.6% +10.4%
Tobacco 19.2% -2.2% 20.5% -3.5%
Drugs 5.3% +0.9% 5.6% +0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Portage County, Wisconsin. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Wisconsin United States
Females 15-19 27.6 -11.6 45.8 -29.8

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Wisconsin United States
Physically Inactive 22.5% +0.5% 28.0% -5%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Wisconsin United States
Pap Smear 83.5% +2.3% 82.0% +3.8%
Mammogram 82.1% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 52.5% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 69.5% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 74.5% N/A 69.4% N/A