Garrison, Kentucky — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Lewis County, Kentucky 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 | Kentucky | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 9.8% | +2.2% | 14.6% | -2.6% |
| Tobacco | 28.3% | +5.7% | 20.5% | +13.5% |
| Drugs | 5.6% | ±0.0% | 5.6% | +0% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Lewis County, Kentucky. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Kentucky | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 55.3 | +20.8 | 45.8 | +30.2 |
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)
| Kentucky | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 33.1% | +1.8% | 28.0% | +6.9% |
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)
| Procedure | Kentucky | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 81.8% | -3.5% | 82.0% | -3.7% |
| Mammogram | 76.9% | N/A | 80.0% | N/A |
| Colonoscopy | 38.4% | -11.4% | 43.1% | -16.1% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 60.3% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 64.4% | N/A | 69.4% | N/A |