Kent Acres, Delaware — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Kent County, Delaware 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
22%
Tobacco
6.7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Delaware United States
Alcohol 18.3% -2.3% 14.6% +1.4%
Tobacco 20.0% +2% 20.5% +1.5%
Drugs 6.5% +0.2% 5.6% +1.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Delaware United States
Females 15-19 42.3 -3.3 45.8 -6.8

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
Delaware United States
Physically Inactive 24.8% +3.1% 28.0% -0.1%

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 Delaware United States
Pap Smear 87.2% -0.6% 82.0% +4.6%
Mammogram 86.2% -1.2% 80.0% +5%
Colonoscopy 56.3% -2.2% 43.1% +11%
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.0% -0.1% 65.5% +1.4%
Flu Vaccine 68.7% -0.1% 69.4% -0.8%