Indianapolis, Indiana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Marion County, Indiana 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
16%
Alcohol
26%
Tobacco
4.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Indiana United States
Alcohol 15.0% +1% 14.6% +1.4%
Tobacco 24.1% +1.9% 20.5% +5.5%
Drugs 4.4% -0.2% 5.6% -1.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Indiana United States
Females 15-19 40.7 +19.3 45.8 +14.2

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)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Indiana United States
Physically Inactive 28.0% -1.9% 28.0% -1.9%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Indiana United States
Pap Smear 80.5% +2.1% 82.0% +0.6%
Mammogram 78.4% -2.1% 80.0% -3.7%
Colonoscopy 42.7% +4.6% 43.1% +4.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.2% +3.4% 65.5% +4.1%
Flu Vaccine 67.7% +1.1% 69.4% -0.6%