Salem, West Virginia — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Harrison 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
8%
Alcohol
23%
Tobacco
4.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance West Virginia United States
Alcohol 9.8% -1.8% 14.6% -6.6%
Tobacco 27.1% -4.1% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 4.3% -0.1% 5.6% -1.4%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Harrison 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 +3.2 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
West Virginia United States
Physically Inactive 32.1% -0.9% 28.0% +3.2%

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 West Virginia United States
Pap Smear 80.5% -2.5% 82.0% -4%
Mammogram 79.4% +0.8% 80.0% +0.2%
Colonoscopy 37.1% -5.7% 43.1% -11.7%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.6% -10% 65.5% -10.9%
Flu Vaccine 67.1% -7.3% 69.4% -9.6%