Burrillville, Rhode Island — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Providence County, Rhode Island 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 | Rhode Island | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 20.0% | -2% | 14.6% | +3.4% |
| Tobacco | 16.2% | +1.8% | 20.5% | -2.5% |
| Drugs | 7.2% | +0.1% | 5.6% | +1.7% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Providence County, Rhode Island. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Rhode Island | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 18.0 | +17 | 45.8 | -10.8 |
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)
| Rhode Island | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 21.6% | +5.5% | 28.0% | -0.9% |
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 | Rhode Island | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 85.7% | -1.2% | 82.0% | +2.5% |
| Mammogram | 87.7% | -1.5% | 80.0% | +6.2% |
| Colonoscopy | 55.7% | -3.9% | 43.1% | +8.7% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 68.5% | +1.4% | 65.5% | +4.4% |
| Flu Vaccine | 72.8% | -0.8% | 69.4% | +2.6% |