Pimmit Hills, Virginia — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Fairfax County, Virginia 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 | Virginia | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 12.9% | +7.1% | 14.6% | +5.4% |
| Tobacco | 19.7% | -7.7% | 20.5% | -8.5% |
| Drugs | 4.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Fairfax County, Virginia. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Virginia | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 38.9 | -21.9 | 45.8 | -28.8 |
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)
| Virginia | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 25.7% | -7% | 28.0% | -9.3% |
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 | Virginia | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 86.5% | +0.7% | 82.0% | +5.2% |
| Mammogram | 84.3% | -4.5% | 80.0% | -0.2% |
| Colonoscopy | 52.1% | +8% | 43.1% | +17% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 71.2% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 69.0% | +3.8% | 69.4% | +3.4% |