Fairfax, South Dakota — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Gregory County, South Dakota 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 | South Dakota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 19.3% | +5.7% | 14.6% | +10.4% |
| Tobacco | 18.9% | -7.9% | 20.5% | -9.5% |
| Drugs | 3.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Gregory County, South Dakota. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | South Dakota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 43.9 | -22.9 | 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)
| South Dakota | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 28.8% | +0.7% | 28.0% | +1.5% |
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)
| Procedure | South Dakota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 81.5% | -3.6% | 82.0% | -4.1% |
| Mammogram | 79.6% | N/A | 80.0% | N/A |
| Colonoscopy | 40.4% | +1% | 43.1% | -1.7% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 62.1% | -2.8% | 65.5% | -6.2% |
| Flu Vaccine | 74.6% | -6.4% | 69.4% | -1.2% |