Knoxville, Tennessee — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Knox County, Tennessee 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
10%
Alcohol
19%
Tobacco
5.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Tennessee United States
Alcohol 7.3% +2.7% 14.6% -4.6%
Tobacco 24.6% -5.6% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 5.2% +0.2% 5.6% -0.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Tennessee United States
Females 15-19 53.9 -16.9 45.8 -8.8

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
Tennessee United States
Physically Inactive 31.4% -4.1% 28.0% -0.7%

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 Tennessee United States
Pap Smear 83.1% +0.3% 82.0% +1.4%
Mammogram 82.0% -2% 80.0% -0%
Colonoscopy 45.8% +3.3% 43.1% +6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.8% +6.4% 65.5% +7.7%
Flu Vaccine 71.2% +6.3% 69.4% +8.1%