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).

Percentage of the Population
17%
Alcohol
26%
Tobacco
4.7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
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)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
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)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
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)

Compared to State and National
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%