Morehead, Kentucky — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Rowan County, Kentucky 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
10%
Alcohol
28%
Tobacco
7.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Kentucky United States
Alcohol 9.8% +0.2% 14.6% -4.6%
Tobacco 28.3% -0.3% 20.5% +7.5%
Drugs 5.6% +1.6% 5.6% +1.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Kentucky United States
Females 15-19 55.3 -32.3 45.8 -22.8

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
Kentucky United States
Physically Inactive 33.1% -2.5% 28.0% +2.6%

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 Kentucky United States
Pap Smear 81.8% -8.1% 82.0% -8.3%
Mammogram 76.9% -8.3% 80.0% -11.4%
Colonoscopy 38.4% -0.9% 43.1% -5.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 60.3% -0.7% 65.5% -5.9%
Flu Vaccine 64.4% -4.8% 69.4% -9.8%