Dixon, Montana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Sanders County, Montana 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
16%
Alcohol
23%
Tobacco
5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Montana United States
Alcohol 18.7% -2.7% 14.6% +1.4%
Tobacco 18.5% +4.5% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 5.3% -0.3% 5.6% -0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Montana United States
Females 15-19 39.9 -7.9 45.8 -13.8

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
Montana United States
Physically Inactive 25.8% -0.3% 28.0% -2.5%

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 Montana United States
Pap Smear 80.9% -7.6% 82.0% -8.7%
Mammogram 78.3% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 37.6% -8.1% 43.1% -13.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 69.0% -7.4% 65.5% -3.9%
Flu Vaccine 72.1% -21.5% 69.4% -18.8%