Athens, Alabama — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Limestone County, Alabama 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
10%
Alcohol
22%
Tobacco
4.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Alabama United States
Alcohol 11.0% -1% 14.6% -4.6%
Tobacco 22.2% -0.2% 20.5% +1.5%
Drugs 4.9% -0.1% 5.6% -0.8%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Alabama United States
Females 15-19 53.0 -4 45.8 +3.2

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
Alabama United States
Physically Inactive 32.5% -1.5% 28.0% +3%

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 Alabama United States
Pap Smear 83.8% +6.6% 82.0% +8.4%
Mammogram 82.0% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 42.3% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.0% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 63.6% N/A 69.4% N/A