Shorter, Alabama — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Macon County, Alabama 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
13%
Tobacco
5.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Alabama United States
Alcohol 11.0% N/A 14.6% N/A
Tobacco 22.2% -9.2% 20.5% -7.5%
Drugs 4.9% +0.9% 5.6% +0.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Alabama United States
Females 15-19 53.0 -18 45.8 -10.8

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
Alabama United States
Physically Inactive 32.5% -1.4% 28.0% +3.1%

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 Alabama United States
Pap Smear 83.8% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 82.0% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 42.3% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.0% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 63.6% N/A 69.4% N/A