Trinity, North Carolina — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Randolph County, North Carolina 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
11%
Alcohol
24%
Tobacco
6.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance North Carolina United States
Alcohol 11.1% -0.1% 14.6% -3.6%
Tobacco 22.5% +1.5% 20.5% +3.5%
Drugs 6.7% -0.2% 5.6% +0.9%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group North Carolina United States
Females 15-19 50.2 +3.8 45.8 +8.2

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
North Carolina United States
Physically Inactive 26.7% +2.8% 28.0% +1.5%

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 North Carolina United States
Pap Smear 86.2% +0.5% 82.0% +4.7%
Mammogram 84.5% -3.4% 80.0% +1.1%
Colonoscopy 47.9% -3.8% 43.1% +1%
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.4% -10.1% 65.5% -8.2%
Flu Vaccine 69.1% -3.4% 69.4% -3.7%