Walton, Kentucky — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Boone County, Kentucky 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
17%
Alcohol
19%
Tobacco
5.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Kentucky United States
Alcohol 9.8% +7.2% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 28.3% -9.3% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 5.6% ±0.0% 5.6% +0%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Kentucky United States
Females 15-19 55.3 -21.3 45.8 -11.8

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
Kentucky United States
Physically Inactive 33.1% -4.8% 28.0% +0.3%

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 Kentucky United States
Pap Smear 81.8% +4.7% 82.0% +4.5%
Mammogram 76.9% +1% 80.0% -2.1%
Colonoscopy 38.4% +8.1% 43.1% +3.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 60.3% +14% 65.5% +8.8%
Flu Vaccine 64.4% +11% 69.4% +6%