Monroe, Michigan — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Monroe County, Michigan 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 | Michigan | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 18.8% | +4.2% | 14.6% | +8.4% |
| Tobacco | 21.5% | -0.5% | 20.5% | +0.5% |
| Drugs | 6.3% | ±0.0% | 5.6% | +0.7% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Monroe County, Michigan. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Michigan | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 32.8 | -4.8 | 45.8 | -17.8 |
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)
| Michigan | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 24.7% | +2.3% | 28.0% | -1% |
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 | Michigan | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 85.5% | -0.9% | 82.0% | +2.6% |
| Mammogram | 85.2% | +3.2% | 80.0% | +8.4% |
| Colonoscopy | 52.8% | -15.7% | 43.1% | -6% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 66.4% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 70.4% | N/A | 69.4% | N/A |