Mill Creek, West Virginia — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Randolph County, West Virginia 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
9%
Alcohol
26%
Tobacco
4.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance West Virginia United States
Alcohol 9.8% -0.8% 14.6% -5.6%
Tobacco 27.1% -1.1% 20.5% +5.5%
Drugs 4.3% ±0.0% 5.6% -1.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group West Virginia United States
Females 15-19 45.8 +7.2 45.8 +7.2

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
West Virginia United States
Physically Inactive 32.1% +0.6% 28.0% +4.7%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure West Virginia United States
Pap Smear 80.5% +5% 82.0% +3.5%
Mammogram 79.4% +1.6% 80.0% +1%
Colonoscopy 37.1% -6.4% 43.1% -12.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.6% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 67.1% N/A 69.4% N/A