Peshtigo, Wisconsin — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Marinette County, Wisconsin 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
22%
Alcohol
31%
Tobacco
5.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Wisconsin United States
Alcohol 24.4% -2.4% 14.6% +7.4%
Tobacco 19.2% +11.8% 20.5% +10.5%
Drugs 5.3% ±0.0% 5.6% -0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Wisconsin United States
Females 15-19 27.6 +0.4 45.8 -17.8

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
Wisconsin United States
Physically Inactive 22.5% +2.8% 28.0% -2.7%

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 Wisconsin United States
Pap Smear 83.5% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 82.1% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 52.5% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 69.5% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 74.5% N/A 69.4% N/A