Bluefield, West Virginia — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Mercer County, West 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
6%
Alcohol
28%
Tobacco
4.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance West Virginia United States
Alcohol 9.8% -3.8% 14.6% -8.6%
Tobacco 27.1% +0.9% 20.5% +7.5%
Drugs 4.3% -0.2% 5.6% -1.5%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group West Virginia United States
Females 15-19 45.8 +16.2 45.8 +16.2

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
West Virginia United States
Physically Inactive 32.1% +1.5% 28.0% +5.6%

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 West Virginia United States
Pap Smear 80.5% -3.2% 82.0% -4.7%
Mammogram 79.4% -4.6% 80.0% -5.2%
Colonoscopy 37.1% +1.2% 43.1% -4.8%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.6% +7.3% 65.5% +6.4%
Flu Vaccine 67.1% +3.2% 69.4% +0.9%