New London, Connecticut — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in New London County, Connecticut 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
18%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
6.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Connecticut United States
Alcohol 18.4% -0.4% 14.6% +3.4%
Tobacco 16.0% +2% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 6.5% +0.1% 5.6% +1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Connecticut United States
Females 15-19 19.1 +4.9 45.8 -21.8

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
Connecticut United States
Physically Inactive 21.6% +0.5% 28.0% -5.9%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Connecticut United States
Pap Smear 84.9% +2.2% 82.0% +5.1%
Mammogram 84.2% -0% 80.0% +4.2%
Colonoscopy 54.2% -0.2% 43.1% +10.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.9% +3.2% 65.5% +5.6%
Flu Vaccine 71.8% -4.8% 69.4% -2.4%