Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Hamilton County, Tennessee 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
11%
Alcohol
19%
Tobacco
5.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Tennessee United States
Alcohol 7.3% +3.7% 14.6% -3.6%
Tobacco 24.6% -5.6% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 5.2% +0.1% 5.6% -0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Tennessee United States
Females 15-19 53.9 -5.9 45.8 +2.2

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
Tennessee United States
Physically Inactive 31.4% -4.7% 28.0% -1.3%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Tennessee United States
Pap Smear 83.1% +2.7% 82.0% +3.8%
Mammogram 82.0% +3.5% 80.0% +5.5%
Colonoscopy 45.8% +1.8% 43.1% +4.5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.8% +0.3% 65.5% +1.6%
Flu Vaccine 71.2% -4.4% 69.4% -2.6%