Memphis, Tennessee — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Shelby County, Tennessee 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
14%
Alcohol
19%
Tobacco
5.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Tennessee United States
Alcohol 7.3% +6.7% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 24.6% -5.6% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 5.2% ±0.0% 5.6% -0.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Tennessee United States
Females 15-19 53.9 +8.1 45.8 +16.2

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
Tennessee United States
Physically Inactive 31.4% -2.8% 28.0% +0.6%

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 Tennessee United States
Pap Smear 83.1% +4% 82.0% +5.1%
Mammogram 82.0% +1.8% 80.0% +3.8%
Colonoscopy 45.8% -4.9% 43.1% -2.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.8% -13% 65.5% -11.7%
Flu Vaccine 71.2% -8.7% 69.4% -6.9%