Charlestown, Pennsylvania — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Chester County, Pennsylvania 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
19%
Alcohol
13%
Tobacco
5.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Pennsylvania United States
Alcohol 17.0% +2% 14.6% +4.4%
Tobacco 21.7% -8.7% 20.5% -7.5%
Drugs 5.2% -0.1% 5.6% -0.5%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Pennsylvania United States
Females 15-19 27.6 -12.6 45.8 -30.8

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)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Pennsylvania United States
Physically Inactive 26.2% -7.7% 28.0% -9.5%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Pennsylvania United States
Pap Smear 81.4% +3.4% 82.0% +2.8%
Mammogram 79.8% +4.3% 80.0% +4.1%
Colonoscopy 44.3% +5.4% 43.1% +6.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.3% -4.7% 65.5% -3.9%
Flu Vaccine 66.6% +3.1% 69.4% +0.3%