Dayton, Ohio — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Montgomery 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).

Percentage of the Population
14%
Alcohol
21%
Tobacco
5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Ohio United States
Alcohol 15.5% -1.5% 14.6% -0.6%
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 Montgomery County, Ohio. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
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)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Ohio United States
Physically Inactive 27.9% -3.3% 28.0% -3.4%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Ohio United States
Pap Smear 85.3% -0.6% 82.0% +2.7%
Mammogram 81.1% +2.5% 80.0% +3.6%
Colonoscopy 44.7% +7.2% 43.1% +8.8%
Pneumonia Vaccine 65.5% +3.6% 65.5% +3.6%
Flu Vaccine 66.8% +0.5% 69.4% -2.1%