Eleanor, West Virginia — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Putnam County, West Virginia 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 | West Virginia | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 9.8% | -0.8% | 14.6% | -5.6% |
| Tobacco | 27.1% | -7.1% | 20.5% | -0.5% |
| Drugs | 4.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Putnam County, West Virginia. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | West Virginia | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 45.8 | -13.8 | 45.8 | -13.8 |
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)
| West Virginia | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 32.1% | -4.4% | 28.0% | -0.3% |
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 | West Virginia | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 80.5% | +2.2% | 82.0% | +0.7% |
| Mammogram | 79.4% | N/A | 80.0% | N/A |
| Colonoscopy | 37.1% | +4.2% | 43.1% | -1.8% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 64.6% | -7% | 65.5% | -7.9% |
| Flu Vaccine | 67.1% | +1.6% | 69.4% | -0.7% |