Fair Haven, Vermont — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Rutland County, Vermont 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
18%
Alcohol
19%
Tobacco
9.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Vermont United States
Alcohol 19.1% -1.1% 14.6% +3.4%
Tobacco 18.7% +0.3% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 9.2% -0.1% 5.6% +3.5%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Vermont United States
Females 15-19 22.4 -1.4 45.8 -24.8

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
Vermont United States
Physically Inactive 19.7% +2.6% 28.0% -5.8%

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 Vermont United States
Pap Smear 83.4% -1.2% 82.0% +0.2%
Mammogram 79.8% +0.8% 80.0% +0.6%
Colonoscopy 49.2% -5.6% 43.1% +0.5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.1% -1.4% 65.5% -0.8%
Flu Vaccine 69.0% -2.6% 69.4% -3%