Hebron, Maryland — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Wicomico County, Maryland 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 | Maryland | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 15.8% | -3.8% | 14.6% | -2.6% |
| Tobacco | 18.5% | +1.5% | 20.5% | -0.5% |
| Drugs | 5.3% | +0.5% | 5.6% | +0.2% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Wicomico County, Maryland. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Maryland | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 32.0 | +3 | 45.8 | -10.8 |
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)
| Maryland | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 25.1% | +2.4% | 28.0% | -0.5% |
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)
| Procedure | Maryland | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 86.7% | +2% | 82.0% | +6.7% |
| Mammogram | 84.8% | -1.7% | 80.0% | +3.1% |
| Colonoscopy | 51.9% | +0.8% | 43.1% | +9.6% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 63.6% | -9.3% | 65.5% | -11.2% |
| Flu Vaccine | 64.8% | -11.9% | 69.4% | -16.5% |