Bethel, Connecticut — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Fairfield County, Connecticut 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
20%
Alcohol
12%
Tobacco
6.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Connecticut United States
Alcohol 18.4% +1.6% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 16.0% -4% 20.5% -8.5%
Drugs 6.5% -0.3% 5.6% +0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Connecticut United States
Females 15-19 19.1 -0.1 45.8 -26.8

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
Connecticut United States
Physically Inactive 21.6% -2.4% 28.0% -8.8%

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 Connecticut United States
Pap Smear 84.9% +1.3% 82.0% +4.2%
Mammogram 84.2% -0.9% 80.0% +3.3%
Colonoscopy 54.2% +1% 43.1% +12.1%
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.9% -7.8% 65.5% -5.4%
Flu Vaccine 71.8% -1% 69.4% +1.4%