Metuchen, New Jersey — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Middlesex County, New Jersey 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 | New Jersey | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 16.3% | -3.3% | 14.6% | -1.6% |
| Tobacco | 17.3% | -4.3% | 20.5% | -7.5% |
| Drugs | 4.9% | +0.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | New Jersey | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 24.5 | -7.5 | 45.8 | -28.8 |
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)
| New Jersey | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 24.8% | +2.3% | 28.0% | -0.9% |
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)
| Procedure | New Jersey | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 82.3% | -1.6% | 82.0% | -1.3% |
| Mammogram | 78.7% | -0% | 80.0% | -1.3% |
| Colonoscopy | 46.2% | -3.1% | 43.1% | -0% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 63.6% | +1.6% | 65.5% | -0.3% |
| Flu Vaccine | 67.4% | +2.1% | 69.4% | +0.1% |