Bismarck, North Dakota — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Burleigh County, North 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).
| Substance | North Dakota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 21.3% | -2.3% | 14.6% | +4.4% |
| Tobacco | 18.1% | -3.1% | 20.5% | -5.5% |
| Drugs | 3.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Burleigh County, North Dakota. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | North Dakota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 35.4 | -12.4 | 45.8 | -22.8 |
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 Dakota | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 28.4% | -7.3% | 28.0% | -6.9% |
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 Dakota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 81.5% | +5% | 82.0% | +4.5% |
| Mammogram | 81.2% | -1.5% | 80.0% | -0.3% |
| Colonoscopy | 43.9% | +4% | 43.1% | +4.8% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 70.1% | -2.3% | 65.5% | +2.3% |
| Flu Vaccine | 73.2% | -4% | 69.4% | -0.2% |