Monroe City, Missouri — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Marion County, Missouri 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
11%
Alcohol
25%
Tobacco
4.7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Missouri United States
Alcohol 14.0% -3% 14.6% -3.6%
Tobacco 23.6% +1.4% 20.5% +4.5%
Drugs 4.8% -0.1% 5.6% -0.9%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Missouri United States
Females 15-19 47.8 +5.2 45.8 +7.2

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
Missouri United States
Physically Inactive 29.3% +0.9% 28.0% +2.2%

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 Missouri United States
Pap Smear 79.4% +1% 82.0% -1.6%
Mammogram 77.8% -0.8% 80.0% -3%
Colonoscopy 43.7% +3.5% 43.1% +4.1%
Pneumonia Vaccine 65.6% -6.3% 65.5% -6.2%
Flu Vaccine 70.4% -3.7% 69.4% -2.7%