Bergman, Arkansas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Boone County, Arkansas 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
6%
Alcohol
17%
Tobacco
5.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Arkansas United States
Alcohol 10.8% -4.8% 14.6% -8.6%
Tobacco 23.3% -6.3% 20.5% -3.5%
Drugs 5.7% -0.3% 5.6% -0.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Arkansas United States
Females 15-19 62.2 -7.2 45.8 +9.2

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
Arkansas United States
Physically Inactive 31.6% -1.1% 28.0% +2.5%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Arkansas United States
Pap Smear 76.8% -1.6% 82.0% -6.8%
Mammogram 73.3% -5.4% 80.0% -12.1%
Colonoscopy 37.4% -4.2% 43.1% -9.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.8% +2.6% 65.5% -0.1%
Flu Vaccine 71.1% -0.7% 69.4% +1%