Fair Haven, Vermont — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Rutland County, Vermont 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 | Vermont | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 19.1% | -1.1% | 14.6% | +3.4% |
| Tobacco | 18.7% | +0.3% | 20.5% | -1.5% |
| Drugs | 9.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | +3.5% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Rutland County, Vermont. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Vermont | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 22.4 | -1.4 | 45.8 | -24.8 |
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)
| Vermont | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 19.7% | +2.6% | 28.0% | -5.8% |
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 | Vermont | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 83.4% | -1.2% | 82.0% | +0.2% |
| Mammogram | 79.8% | +0.8% | 80.0% | +0.6% |
| Colonoscopy | 49.2% | -5.6% | 43.1% | +0.5% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 66.1% | -1.4% | 65.5% | -0.8% |
| Flu Vaccine | 69.0% | -2.6% | 69.4% | -3% |