Ravenden, Arkansas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Lawrence County, Arkansas 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
6%
Alcohol
19%
Tobacco
5.7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Arkansas United States
Alcohol 10.8% -4.8% 14.6% -8.6%
Tobacco 23.3% -4.3% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 5.7% ±0.0% 5.6% +0.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Arkansas United States
Females 15-19 62.2 -13.2 45.8 +3.2

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
Arkansas United States
Physically Inactive 31.6% +0.8% 28.0% +4.4%

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 Arkansas United States
Pap Smear 76.8% +2.5% 82.0% -2.7%
Mammogram 73.3% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 37.4% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.8% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 71.1% N/A 69.4% N/A