Blooming Grove, New York — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Orange County, New York 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
21%
Tobacco
5.9%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New York United States
Alcohol 17.8% +4.2% 14.6% +7.4%
Tobacco 20.7% +0.3% 20.5% +0.5%
Drugs 5.8% +0.1% 5.6% +0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group New York United States
Females 15-19 24.5 -0.5 45.8 -21.8

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
New York United States
Physically Inactive 24.7% +1.2% 28.0% -2.1%

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 New York United States
Pap Smear 84.9% -1.5% 82.0% +1.4%
Mammogram 82.1% -5.2% 80.0% -3.1%
Colonoscopy 49.8% -5.9% 43.1% +0.8%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.7% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 67.1% N/A 69.4% N/A