Babb, Montana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Glacier County, Montana 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
21%
Alcohol
35%
Tobacco
5.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Montana United States
Alcohol 18.7% +2.3% 14.6% +6.4%
Tobacco 18.5% +16.5% 20.5% +14.5%
Drugs 5.3% +0.3% 5.6% +0%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Montana United States
Females 15-19 39.9 +51.1 45.8 +45.2

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
Montana United States
Physically Inactive 25.8% +4.9% 28.0% +2.7%

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 Montana United States
Pap Smear 80.9% +1.6% 82.0% +0.5%
Mammogram 78.3% +0.7% 80.0% -1%
Colonoscopy 37.6% -7% 43.1% -12.5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 69.0% -10.1% 65.5% -6.6%
Flu Vaccine 72.1% -14.3% 69.4% -11.6%