Jamestown, Rhode Island — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Newport County, Rhode Island 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
21%
Alcohol
14%
Tobacco
6.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Rhode Island United States
Alcohol 20.0% +1% 14.6% +6.4%
Tobacco 16.2% -2.2% 20.5% -6.5%
Drugs 7.2% -0.4% 5.6% +1.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Rhode Island United States
Females 15-19 18.0 -2 45.8 -29.8

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
Rhode Island United States
Physically Inactive 21.6% -3% 28.0% -9.4%

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 Rhode Island United States
Pap Smear 85.7% -0.6% 82.0% +3.1%
Mammogram 87.7% +0.3% 80.0% +8%
Colonoscopy 55.7% +0.6% 43.1% +13.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 68.5% -2.3% 65.5% +0.7%
Flu Vaccine 72.8% -2.6% 69.4% +0.8%