Franklin, Maine — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Hancock County, Maine 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 | Maine | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 16.7% | +1.3% | 14.6% | +3.4% |
| Tobacco | 20.1% | -2.1% | 20.5% | -2.5% |
| Drugs | 7.3% | ±0.0% | 5.6% | +1.7% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Hancock County, Maine. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Maine | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 27.1 | -5.1 | 45.8 | -23.8 |
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)
| Maine | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 23.2% | -3.6% | 28.0% | -8.4% |
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 | Maine | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 83.3% | +1.5% | 82.0% | +2.8% |
| Mammogram | 83.0% | +1.9% | 80.0% | +4.9% |
| Colonoscopy | 48.2% | -6.3% | 43.1% | -1.2% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 64.8% | -8.4% | 65.5% | -9.1% |
| Flu Vaccine | 71.1% | -4.7% | 69.4% | -3% |