Archdale, North Carolina — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Guilford County, North Carolina 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).
| Substance | North Carolina | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 11.1% | +2.9% | 14.6% | -0.6% |
| Tobacco | 22.5% | -4.5% | 20.5% | -2.5% |
| Drugs | 6.7% | ±0.0% | 5.6% | +1.1% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Guilford County, North Carolina. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | North Carolina | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 50.2 | -17.2 | 45.8 | -12.8 |
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)
| North Carolina | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 26.7% | -3.7% | 28.0% | -5% |
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)
| Procedure | North Carolina | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 86.2% | +1.7% | 82.0% | +5.9% |
| Mammogram | 84.5% | +1.6% | 80.0% | +6.1% |
| Colonoscopy | 47.9% | +6.6% | 43.1% | +11.4% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 67.4% | -3.4% | 65.5% | -1.5% |
| Flu Vaccine | 69.1% | -4.9% | 69.4% | -5.2% |