Stratford, New Hampshire — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Coos County, New Hampshire 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).
| Substance | New Hampshire | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 17.5% | +0.5% | 14.6% | +3.4% |
| Tobacco | 18.6% | +4.4% | 20.5% | +2.5% |
| Drugs | 6.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | +1.1% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Coos County, New Hampshire. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | New Hampshire | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 20.9 | +10.1 | 45.8 | -14.8 |
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)
| New Hampshire | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 22.0% | +5.8% | 28.0% | -0.2% |
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)
| Procedure | New Hampshire | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 84.4% | -3.8% | 82.0% | -1.4% |
| Mammogram | 81.8% | -4.5% | 80.0% | -2.7% |
| Colonoscopy | 49.7% | -7.5% | 43.1% | -0.9% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 67.1% | -12% | 65.5% | -10.4% |
| Flu Vaccine | 71.6% | -11% | 69.4% | -8.8% |