Fort Smith, Arkansas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Sebastian County, Arkansas 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).

Percentage of the Population
12%
Alcohol
22%
Tobacco
5.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Arkansas United States
Alcohol 10.8% +1.2% 14.6% -2.6%
Tobacco 23.3% -1.3% 20.5% +1.5%
Drugs 5.7% -0.3% 5.6% -0.2%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Sebastian County, Arkansas. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Arkansas United States
Females 15-19 62.2 -1.2 45.8 +15.2

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)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Arkansas United States
Physically Inactive 31.6% +2.3% 28.0% +5.9%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Arkansas United States
Pap Smear 76.8% +0.3% 82.0% -4.9%
Mammogram 73.3% +2.4% 80.0% -4.3%
Colonoscopy 37.4% +2% 43.1% -3.7%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.8% +6.1% 65.5% +3.4%
Flu Vaccine 71.1% -2.1% 69.4% -0.4%