New York Mills, Minnesota — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Otter Tail County, Minnesota 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 | Minnesota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 18.7% | +1.3% | 14.6% | +5.4% |
| Tobacco | 16.6% | +0.4% | 20.5% | -3.5% |
| Drugs | 5.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Minnesota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 28.3 | -7.3 | 45.8 | -24.8 |
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)
| Minnesota | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 20.8% | +1.8% | 28.0% | -5.4% |
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 | Minnesota | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 84.8% | -9.3% | 82.0% | -6.5% |
| Mammogram | 86.0% | -4.6% | 80.0% | +1.4% |
| Colonoscopy | 58.4% | -6.5% | 43.1% | +8.8% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 71.7% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 77.4% | +3.9% | 69.4% | +11.9% |