Valdosta, Georgia — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Lowndes County, Georgia 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
14%
Alcohol
24%
Tobacco
5.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Georgia United States
Alcohol 10.5% +3.5% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 20.2% +3.8% 20.5% +3.5%
Drugs 5.1% +0.5% 5.6% +0%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Georgia United States
Females 15-19 59.7 -8.7 45.8 +5.2

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
Georgia United States
Physically Inactive 27.1% +0.5% 28.0% -0.4%

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 Georgia United States
Pap Smear 85.7% +1.7% 82.0% +5.4%
Mammogram 82.9% -0.5% 80.0% +2.3%
Colonoscopy 48.5% +4.2% 43.1% +9.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.4% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 63.8% -0.3% 69.4% -5.9%