Svea, Minnesota — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Kittson County, Minnesota 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
10%
Tobacco
5.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Minnesota United States
Alcohol 18.7% N/A 14.6% N/A
Tobacco 16.6% -6.6% 20.5% -10.5%
Drugs 5.5% -0.3% 5.6% -0.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Compared to State and National
Group Minnesota United States
Females 15-19 28.3 -28.3 45.8 -45.8

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
Minnesota United States
Physically Inactive 20.8% +1.5% 28.0% -5.7%

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 Minnesota United States
Pap Smear 84.8% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 86.0% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 58.4% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.7% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 77.4% N/A 69.4% N/A