South Toms River, New Jersey — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Ocean County, New Jersey 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
18%
Tobacco
4.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New Jersey United States
Alcohol 16.3% -1.3% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 17.3% +0.7% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 4.9% -0.1% 5.6% -0.8%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group New Jersey United States
Females 15-19 24.5 -4.5 45.8 -25.8

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
New Jersey United States
Physically Inactive 24.8% -0.8% 28.0% -4%

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 New Jersey United States
Pap Smear 82.3% -4.1% 82.0% -3.8%
Mammogram 78.7% -1.3% 80.0% -2.6%
Colonoscopy 46.2% +4% 43.1% +7.1%
Pneumonia Vaccine 63.6% +8.6% 65.5% +6.7%
Flu Vaccine 67.4% +0.7% 69.4% -1.3%