Independence, Kansas — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Montgomery County, Kansas 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 | Kansas | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 13.5% | -1.5% | 14.6% | -2.6% |
| Tobacco | 17.6% | +5.4% | 20.5% | +2.5% |
| Drugs | 5.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Montgomery County, Kansas. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Kansas | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 42.7 | +16.3 | 45.8 | +13.2 |
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)
| Kansas | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 26.2% | +4.1% | 28.0% | +2.3% |
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 | Kansas | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 81.6% | -6.9% | 82.0% | -7.3% |
| Mammogram | 81.0% | -11.8% | 80.0% | -10.8% |
| Colonoscopy | 37.2% | -13.5% | 43.1% | -19.4% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 62.9% | -4% | 65.5% | -6.6% |
| Flu Vaccine | 68.4% | +0.6% | 69.4% | -0.4% |