Central, Tennessee — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Carter County, Tennessee 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
5%
Alcohol
28%
Tobacco
5.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Tennessee United States
Alcohol 7.3% -2.3% 14.6% -9.6%
Tobacco 24.6% +3.4% 20.5% +7.5%
Drugs 5.2% +0.1% 5.6% -0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Tennessee United States
Females 15-19 53.9 -4.9 45.8 +3.2

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
Tennessee United States
Physically Inactive 31.4% +0.2% 28.0% +3.6%

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 Tennessee United States
Pap Smear 83.1% -6.9% 82.0% -5.8%
Mammogram 82.0% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 45.8% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.8% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 71.2% N/A 69.4% N/A