Ellington, Connecticut — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Tolland 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
15%
Tobacco
7.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Connecticut United States
Alcohol 18.4% +0.6% 14.6% +4.4%
Tobacco 16.0% -1% 20.5% -5.5%
Drugs 6.5% +1.1% 5.6% +2%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Tolland 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 -12.1 45.8 -38.8

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% -2.5% 28.0% -8.9%

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% +1% 82.0% +3.9%
Mammogram 84.2% +1.9% 80.0% +6.1%
Colonoscopy 54.2% -0.5% 43.1% +10.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.9% -3.8% 65.5% -1.4%
Flu Vaccine 71.8% -3.4% 69.4% -1%