Morgantown, West Virginia — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Monongalia County, West Virginia 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
13%
Alcohol
17%
Tobacco
5.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance West Virginia United States
Alcohol 9.8% +3.2% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 27.1% -10.1% 20.5% -3.5%
Drugs 4.3% +1.5% 5.6% +0.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group West Virginia United States
Females 15-19 45.8 -31.8 45.8 -31.8

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
West Virginia United States
Physically Inactive 32.1% -7.2% 28.0% -3.1%

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 West Virginia United States
Pap Smear 80.5% +2.1% 82.0% +0.6%
Mammogram 79.4% +3.5% 80.0% +2.9%
Colonoscopy 37.1% +7.1% 43.1% +1.1%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.6% -1% 65.5% -1.9%
Flu Vaccine 67.1% -2% 69.4% -4.3%