Toledo, Ohio — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Lucas County, Ohio 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
22%
Tobacco
5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Ohio United States
Alcohol 15.5% +4.5% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 21.8% +0.2% 20.5% +1.5%
Drugs 5.0% ±0.0% 5.6% -0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Ohio United States
Females 15-19 38.6 +9.4 45.8 +2.2

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
Ohio United States
Physically Inactive 27.9% -0.4% 28.0% -0.5%

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 Ohio United States
Pap Smear 85.3% -5.3% 82.0% -2%
Mammogram 81.1% -5.9% 80.0% -4.8%
Colonoscopy 44.7% -5.9% 43.1% -4.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 65.5% -4% 65.5% -4%
Flu Vaccine 66.8% -3.8% 69.4% -6.4%