Alexandria, Virginia — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Alexandria County, Virginia 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
20%
Alcohol
10%
Tobacco
4.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Virginia United States
Alcohol 12.9% +7.1% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 19.7% -9.7% 20.5% -10.5%
Drugs 4.8% -0.7% 5.6% -1.5%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Virginia United States
Females 15-19 38.9 +9.1 45.8 +2.2

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
Virginia United States
Physically Inactive 25.7% -7% 28.0% -9.3%

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 Virginia United States
Pap Smear 86.5% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 84.3% -2.9% 80.0% +1.4%
Colonoscopy 52.1% +4.8% 43.1% +13.8%
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.2% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 69.0% N/A 69.4% N/A