Hempstead, New York — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Nassau County, New York 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 | New York | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 17.8% | -1.8% | 14.6% | +1.4% |
| Tobacco | 20.7% | -7.7% | 20.5% | -7.5% |
| Drugs | 5.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | +0% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Nassau County, New York. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | New York | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 24.5 | -12.5 | 45.8 | -33.8 |
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)
| New York | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 24.7% | -2.4% | 28.0% | -5.7% |
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 | New York | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 84.9% | -3.9% | 82.0% | -1% |
| Mammogram | 82.1% | -0.2% | 80.0% | +1.9% |
| Colonoscopy | 49.8% | +0% | 43.1% | +6.7% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 62.7% | -2.2% | 65.5% | -5% |
| Flu Vaccine | 67.1% | -2.9% | 69.4% | -5.2% |