Ulen, Indiana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Boone County, Indiana 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
19%
Alcohol
19%
Tobacco
4.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Indiana United States
Alcohol 15.0% +4% 14.6% +4.4%
Tobacco 24.1% -5.1% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 4.4% -0.1% 5.6% -1.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Indiana United States
Females 15-19 40.7 -17.7 45.8 -22.8

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
Indiana United States
Physically Inactive 28.0% +1.8% 28.0% +1.8%

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 Indiana United States
Pap Smear 80.5% +8.3% 82.0% +6.8%
Mammogram 78.4% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 42.7% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.2% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 67.7% N/A 69.4% N/A