North Plains, Michigan — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Ionia County, Michigan 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
20%
Alcohol
22%
Tobacco
6.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Michigan United States
Alcohol 18.8% +1.2% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 21.5% +0.5% 20.5% +1.5%
Drugs 6.3% +0.5% 5.6% +1.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Michigan United States
Females 15-19 32.8 +4.2 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
Michigan United States
Physically Inactive 24.7% -1.3% 28.0% -4.6%

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 Michigan United States
Pap Smear 85.5% -0.1% 82.0% +3.4%
Mammogram 85.2% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 52.8% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.4% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 70.4% N/A 69.4% N/A