North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Horry County, South Carolina 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 | South Carolina | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 13.1% | +3.9% | 14.6% | +2.4% |
| Tobacco | 21.5% | +4.5% | 20.5% | +5.5% |
| Drugs | 4.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Horry County, South Carolina. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | South Carolina | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 55.5 | -7.5 | 45.8 | +2.2 |
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)
| South Carolina | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 29.8% | -5.4% | 28.0% | -3.6% |
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)
| Procedure | South Carolina | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 84.4% | -2.8% | 82.0% | -0.4% |
| Mammogram | 80.9% | -6.2% | 80.0% | -5.3% |
| Colonoscopy | 44.7% | -5.8% | 43.1% | -4.2% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 64.0% | -4.5% | 65.5% | -6% |
| Flu Vaccine | 67.5% | +0.7% | 69.4% | -1.2% |