Brookings, South Dakota — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Brookings County, South 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 | South Dakota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 19.3% | -0.3% | 14.6% | +4.4% |
| Tobacco | 18.9% | -4.9% | 20.5% | -6.5% |
| Drugs | 3.7% | +1.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Brookings County, South Dakota. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | South Dakota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 43.9 | -32.9 | 45.8 | -34.8 |
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)
| South Dakota | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 28.8% | -6.2% | 28.0% | -5.4% |
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 | South Dakota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 81.5% | +0.7% | 82.0% | +0.2% |
| Mammogram | 79.6% | +2.3% | 80.0% | +1.9% |
| Colonoscopy | 40.4% | +4.2% | 43.1% | +1.5% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 62.1% | +1.5% | 65.5% | -1.9% |
| Flu Vaccine | 74.6% | +2.7% | 69.4% | +7.9% |