Superior, Michigan — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Washtenaw 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
15%
Alcohol
12%
Tobacco
7.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Michigan United States
Alcohol 18.8% -3.8% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 21.5% -9.5% 20.5% -8.5%
Drugs 6.3% +0.9% 5.6% +1.6%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Washtenaw 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 -19.8 45.8 -32.8

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% -5.3% 28.0% -8.6%

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% +0.5% 82.0% +4%
Mammogram 85.2% +1% 80.0% +6.2%
Colonoscopy 52.8% +4.8% 43.1% +14.5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.4% +2.8% 65.5% +3.7%
Flu Vaccine 70.4% +3.5% 69.4% +4.5%