Woodstown, New Jersey — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Salem County, New Jersey 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
15%
Alcohol
25%
Tobacco
5.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New Jersey United States
Alcohol 16.3% -1.3% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 17.3% +7.7% 20.5% +4.5%
Drugs 4.9% +0.2% 5.6% -0.5%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group New Jersey United States
Females 15-19 24.5 +13.5 45.8 -7.8

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
New Jersey United States
Physically Inactive 24.8% +5.8% 28.0% +2.6%

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 New Jersey United States
Pap Smear 82.3% -5.6% 82.0% -5.3%
Mammogram 78.7% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 46.2% -6.8% 43.1% -3.7%
Pneumonia Vaccine 63.6% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 67.4% N/A 69.4% N/A