Chicago, Illinois — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Cook County, Illinois 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
19%
Tobacco
5.9%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Illinois United States
Alcohol 16.2% +4.8% 14.6% +6.4%
Tobacco 18.5% +0.5% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 6.0% -0.1% 5.6% +0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Illinois United States
Females 15-19 37.8 +8.2 45.8 +0.2

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
Illinois United States
Physically Inactive 28.0% -4.4% 28.0% -4.4%

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 Illinois United States
Pap Smear 84.0% -0.8% 82.0% +1.2%
Mammogram 81.7% -1.4% 80.0% +0.3%
Colonoscopy 39.7% -0.9% 43.1% -4.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 59.3% -7.6% 65.5% -13.8%
Flu Vaccine 65.7% -8.9% 69.4% -12.6%