Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Fayette County, Pennsylvania 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
17%
Alcohol
25%
Tobacco
5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Pennsylvania United States
Alcohol 17.0% ±0.0% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 21.7% +3.3% 20.5% +4.5%
Drugs 5.2% -0.2% 5.6% -0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Pennsylvania United States
Females 15-19 27.6 +16.4 45.8 -1.8

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
Pennsylvania United States
Physically Inactive 26.2% +6.7% 28.0% +4.9%

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 Pennsylvania United States
Pap Smear 81.4% -9.8% 82.0% -10.4%
Mammogram 79.8% -5.2% 80.0% -5.4%
Colonoscopy 44.3% -10.6% 43.1% -9.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.3% -15.6% 65.5% -14.8%
Flu Vaccine 66.6% -7.6% 69.4% -10.4%