Canal Winchester, Ohio — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Franklin County, Ohio 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 | Ohio | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 15.5% | +3.5% | 14.6% | +4.4% |
| Tobacco | 21.8% | -0.8% | 20.5% | +0.5% |
| Drugs | 5.0% | ±0.0% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Franklin County, Ohio. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Ohio | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 38.6 | +6.4 | 45.8 | -0.8 |
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)
| Ohio | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 27.9% | -2.4% | 28.0% | -2.5% |
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 | Ohio | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 85.3% | -0.1% | 82.0% | +3.2% |
| Mammogram | 81.1% | -0.8% | 80.0% | +0.3% |
| Colonoscopy | 44.7% | +1.2% | 43.1% | +2.8% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 65.5% | +5.1% | 65.5% | +5.1% |
| Flu Vaccine | 66.8% | -1% | 69.4% | -3.6% |