Worthing, South Dakota — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Lincoln County, South Dakota 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
22%
Alcohol
12%
Tobacco
3.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance South Dakota United States
Alcohol 19.3% +2.7% 14.6% +7.4%
Tobacco 18.9% -6.9% 20.5% -8.5%
Drugs 3.7% +0.1% 5.6% -1.8%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group South Dakota United States
Females 15-19 43.9 -25.9 45.8 -27.8

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
South Dakota United States
Physically Inactive 28.8% -6% 28.0% -5.2%

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 South Dakota United States
Pap Smear 81.5% +8.1% 82.0% +7.6%
Mammogram 79.6% +5.7% 80.0% +5.3%
Colonoscopy 40.4% +6.9% 43.1% +4.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.1% -2.3% 65.5% -5.7%
Flu Vaccine 74.6% -0.6% 69.4% +4.6%