Chicago, Illinois — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Cook County, Illinois 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 | Illinois | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 16.2% | +4.8% | 14.6% | +6.4% |
| Tobacco | 18.5% | +0.5% | 20.5% | -1.5% |
| Drugs | 6.0% | -0.1% | 5.6% | +0.3% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Cook County, Illinois. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Illinois | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 37.8 | +8.2 | 45.8 | +0.2 |
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)
| Illinois | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 28.0% | -4.4% | 28.0% | -4.4% |
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 | Illinois | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 84.0% | -0.8% | 82.0% | +1.2% |
| Mammogram | 81.7% | -1.4% | 80.0% | +0.3% |
| Colonoscopy | 39.7% | -0.9% | 43.1% | -4.3% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 59.3% | -7.6% | 65.5% | -13.8% |
| Flu Vaccine | 65.7% | -8.9% | 69.4% | -12.6% |