Tupelo, Mississippi — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Lee County, Mississippi 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
9%
Alcohol
23%
Tobacco
4.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Mississippi United States
Alcohol 10.6% -1.6% 14.6% -5.6%
Tobacco 23.7% -0.7% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 4.7% -0.3% 5.6% -1.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Mississippi United States
Females 15-19 67.8 +1.2 45.8 +23.2

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
Mississippi United States
Physically Inactive 33.5% -3% 28.0% +2.5%

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 Mississippi United States
Pap Smear 81.0% +5.4% 82.0% +4.4%
Mammogram 74.4% +2.2% 80.0% -3.4%
Colonoscopy 36.6% +7.8% 43.1% +1.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.3% -1.8% 65.5% -1%
Flu Vaccine 66.4% +6.6% 69.4% +3.6%