Milford, Indiana — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Kosciusko County, Indiana 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 | Indiana | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 15.0% | -4% | 14.6% | -3.6% |
| Tobacco | 24.1% | -1.1% | 20.5% | +2.5% |
| Drugs | 4.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Indiana | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 40.7 | +1.3 | 45.8 | -3.8 |
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)
| Indiana | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 28.0% | -1.7% | 28.0% | -1.7% |
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 | Indiana | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 80.5% | -6.5% | 82.0% | -8% |
| Mammogram | 78.4% | N/A | 80.0% | N/A |
| Colonoscopy | 42.7% | -13.7% | 43.1% | -14.1% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 66.2% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 67.7% | N/A | 69.4% | N/A |