Glover, Vermont — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Orleans County, Vermont 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
19%
Alcohol
23%
Tobacco
8.9%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Vermont United States
Alcohol 19.1% -0.1% 14.6% +4.4%
Tobacco 18.7% +4.3% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 9.2% -0.3% 5.6% +3.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Vermont United States
Females 15-19 22.4 +11.6 45.8 -11.8

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)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Vermont United States
Physically Inactive 19.7% +4.9% 28.0% -3.5%

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 Vermont United States
Pap Smear 83.4% -2.2% 82.0% -0.8%
Mammogram 79.8% +1% 80.0% +0.8%
Colonoscopy 49.2% -1.3% 43.1% +4.8%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.1% +3.1% 65.5% +3.7%
Flu Vaccine 69.0% +2.1% 69.4% +1.7%