Burnsville, Mississippi — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Tishomingo County, Mississippi 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
11%
Alcohol
23%
Tobacco
4.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Mississippi United States
Alcohol 10.6% +0.4% 14.6% -3.6%
Tobacco 23.7% -0.7% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 4.7% -0.4% 5.6% -1.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Mississippi United States
Females 15-19 67.8 -12.8 45.8 +9.2

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
Mississippi United States
Physically Inactive 33.5% -4% 28.0% +1.5%

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 Mississippi United States
Pap Smear 81.0% -7.3% 82.0% -8.3%
Mammogram 74.4% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 36.6% -13% 43.1% -19.5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.3% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 66.4% N/A 69.4% N/A