Briarwood, North Dakota — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Cass County, North Dakota 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
22%
Alcohol
17%
Tobacco
3.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance North Dakota United States
Alcohol 21.3% +0.7% 14.6% +7.4%
Tobacco 18.1% -1.1% 20.5% -3.5%
Drugs 3.5% +0.3% 5.6% -1.8%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group North Dakota United States
Females 15-19 35.4 -16.4 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
North Dakota United States
Physically Inactive 28.4% -6.1% 28.0% -5.7%

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 North Dakota United States
Pap Smear 81.5% +0.8% 82.0% +0.3%
Mammogram 81.2% +5.3% 80.0% +6.5%
Colonoscopy 43.9% +10.9% 43.1% +11.7%
Pneumonia Vaccine 70.1% +0.2% 65.5% +4.8%
Flu Vaccine 73.2% +3.7% 69.4% +7.5%