Fargo, North Dakota — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Cass County, North 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 | North Dakota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 21.3% | +0.7% | 14.6% | +7.4% |
| Tobacco | 18.1% | -1.1% | 20.5% | -3.5% |
| Drugs | 3.5% | +0.3% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Cass County, North Dakota. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | North Dakota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 35.4 | -16.4 | 45.8 | -26.8 |
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)
| North Dakota | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 28.4% | -6.1% | 28.0% | -5.7% |
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 | North Dakota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 81.5% | +0.8% | 82.0% | +0.3% |
| Mammogram | 81.2% | +5.3% | 80.0% | +6.5% |
| Colonoscopy | 43.9% | +10.9% | 43.1% | +11.7% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 70.1% | +0.2% | 65.5% | +4.8% |
| Flu Vaccine | 73.2% | +3.7% | 69.4% | +7.5% |