Lowell, Michigan — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Kent County, Michigan 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 | Michigan | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 18.8% | -0.8% | 14.6% | +3.4% |
| Tobacco | 21.5% | -3.5% | 20.5% | -2.5% |
| Drugs | 6.3% | ±0.0% | 5.6% | +0.7% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Kent County, Michigan. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Michigan | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 32.8 | +6.2 | 45.8 | -6.8 |
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)
| Michigan | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 24.7% | -3.4% | 28.0% | -6.7% |
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 | Michigan | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 85.5% | +0.1% | 82.0% | +3.6% |
| Mammogram | 85.2% | -1.9% | 80.0% | +3.3% |
| Colonoscopy | 52.8% | +3.1% | 43.1% | +12.8% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 66.4% | +1.5% | 65.5% | +2.4% |
| Flu Vaccine | 70.4% | +0% | 69.4% | +1% |