Boston, Massachusetts — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Suffolk County, Massachusetts 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 | Massachusetts | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 20.0% | -1% | 14.6% | +4.4% |
| Tobacco | 16.5% | +0.5% | 20.5% | -3.5% |
| Drugs | 9.2% | +0.8% | 5.6% | +4.4% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Massachusetts | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 19.1 | +4.9 | 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)
| Massachusetts | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 20.9% | +1.2% | 28.0% | -5.9% |
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 | Massachusetts | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 85.8% | +0% | 82.0% | +3.8% |
| Mammogram | 85.6% | +0.1% | 80.0% | +5.7% |
| Colonoscopy | 51.4% | +1.3% | 43.1% | +9.6% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 66.1% | -6.6% | 65.5% | -6% |
| Flu Vaccine | 72.1% | +0.1% | 69.4% | +2.8% |