Warner's, Vermont — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Essex County, Vermont 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 | Vermont | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 19.1% | +2.9% | 14.6% | +7.4% |
| Tobacco | 18.7% | +11.3% | 20.5% | +9.5% |
| Drugs | 9.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | +3.4% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Essex County, Vermont. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Vermont | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 22.4 | -2.4 | 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)
| Vermont | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 19.7% | +3.4% | 28.0% | -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)
| Procedure | Vermont | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 83.4% | -3.5% | 82.0% | -2.1% |
| Mammogram | 79.8% | -7.1% | 80.0% | -7.3% |
| Colonoscopy | 49.2% | -7.5% | 43.1% | -1.4% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 66.1% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 69.0% | -13% | 69.4% | -13.4% |