Wayne, Pennsylvania — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania 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
13%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
4.9%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Pennsylvania United States
Alcohol 17.0% -4% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 21.7% -3.7% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 5.2% -0.3% 5.6% -0.7%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Pennsylvania United States
Females 15-19 27.6 +11.4 45.8 -6.8

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
Pennsylvania United States
Physically Inactive 26.2% +2.1% 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 Pennsylvania United States
Pap Smear 81.4% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 79.8% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 44.3% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.3% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 66.6% N/A 69.4% N/A