Rochester, Minnesota — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Olmsted County, Minnesota 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
15%
Alcohol
12%
Tobacco
5.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Minnesota United States
Alcohol 18.7% -3.7% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 16.6% -4.6% 20.5% -8.5%
Drugs 5.5% -0.2% 5.6% -0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Minnesota United States
Females 15-19 28.3 -3.3 45.8 -20.8

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
Minnesota United States
Physically Inactive 20.8% -3.4% 28.0% -10.6%

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 Minnesota United States
Pap Smear 84.8% +1.3% 82.0% +4.1%
Mammogram 86.0% -2.2% 80.0% +3.8%
Colonoscopy 58.4% +6.7% 43.1% +22%
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.7% +4.1% 65.5% +10.2%
Flu Vaccine 77.4% -0.1% 69.4% +7.9%