Riva, Maryland — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Anne Arundel County, Maryland 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 | Maryland | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 15.8% | +3.2% | 14.6% | +4.4% |
| Tobacco | 18.5% | -2.5% | 20.5% | -4.5% |
| Drugs | 5.3% | ±0.0% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Maryland | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 32.0 | -6 | 45.8 | -19.8 |
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)
| Maryland | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 25.1% | -4.9% | 28.0% | -7.8% |
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 | Maryland | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 86.7% | +1.1% | 82.0% | +5.8% |
| Mammogram | 84.8% | +0.6% | 80.0% | +5.4% |
| Colonoscopy | 51.9% | +8.2% | 43.1% | +17% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 63.6% | +1.2% | 65.5% | -0.7% |
| Flu Vaccine | 64.8% | +0.8% | 69.4% | -3.8% |