Mercer, Missouri — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Mercer County, Missouri 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
11%
Alcohol
4.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Missouri United States
Alcohol 14.0% -3% 14.6% -3.6%
Tobacco 23.6% N/A 20.5% N/A
Drugs 4.8% -0.2% 5.6% -1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Missouri United States
Females 15-19 47.8 -21.8 45.8 -19.8

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
Missouri United States
Physically Inactive 29.3% +3.7% 28.0% +5%

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 Missouri United States
Pap Smear 79.4% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 77.8% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 43.7% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 65.6% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 70.4% N/A 69.4% N/A