Stanhope, Iowa — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Hamilton County, Iowa 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
14%
Alcohol
22%
Tobacco
3.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Iowa United States
Alcohol 19.0% -5% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 18.3% +3.7% 20.5% +1.5%
Drugs 3.8% -0.3% 5.6% -2.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Iowa United States
Females 15-19 30.6 +5.4 45.8 -9.8

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
Iowa United States
Physically Inactive 25.5% -1.9% 28.0% -4.4%

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 Iowa United States
Pap Smear 82.2% +2.8% 82.0% +3%
Mammogram 81.2% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 42.5% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.1% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 76.4% N/A 69.4% N/A