Fort Pierce, Florida — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in St. Lucie County, Florida 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 | Florida | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 15.6% | -3.6% | 14.6% | -2.6% |
| Tobacco | 21.7% | -3.7% | 20.5% | -2.5% |
| Drugs | 5.2% | ±0.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in St. Lucie County, Florida. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Florida | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 51.8 | -4.8 | 45.8 | +1.2 |
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)
| Florida | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 26.0% | -1.7% | 28.0% | -3.7% |
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 | Florida | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 82.6% | -8.6% | 82.0% | -8% |
| Mammogram | 83.3% | -6.2% | 80.0% | -2.9% |
| Colonoscopy | 50.5% | -2.2% | 43.1% | +5.2% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 64.1% | +0.4% | 65.5% | -1% |
| Flu Vaccine | 62.1% | -6.2% | 69.4% | -13.5% |