East Haven, Connecticut — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in New Haven 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
19%
Alcohol
16%
Tobacco
6.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Connecticut United States
Alcohol 18.4% +0.6% 14.6% +4.4%
Tobacco 16.0% ±0.0% 20.5% -4.5%
Drugs 6.5% +0.1% 5.6% +1%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in New Haven 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 +6.9 45.8 -19.8

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% +4.4% 28.0% -2%

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% -2.3% 82.0% +0.6%
Mammogram 84.2% -1.8% 80.0% +2.4%
Colonoscopy 54.2% +0.2% 43.1% +11.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.9% -0.9% 65.5% +1.5%
Flu Vaccine 71.8% +0.5% 69.4% +2.9%