Polson, Montana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Lake County, Montana 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
23%
Tobacco
5.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Montana United States
Alcohol 18.7% +1.3% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 18.5% +4.5% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 5.3% ±0.0% 5.6% -0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Montana United States
Females 15-19 39.9 +15.1 45.8 +9.2

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
Montana United States
Physically Inactive 25.8% -3.9% 28.0% -6.1%

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 Montana United States
Pap Smear 80.9% -3.7% 82.0% -4.8%
Mammogram 78.3% -7.6% 80.0% -9.3%
Colonoscopy 37.6% +2.5% 43.1% -3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 69.0% -9.8% 65.5% -6.3%
Flu Vaccine 72.1% -8% 69.4% -5.3%