Waupun, Wisconsin — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Dodge County, Wisconsin 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
27%
Alcohol
16%
Tobacco
5.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Wisconsin United States
Alcohol 24.4% +2.6% 14.6% +12.4%
Tobacco 19.2% -3.2% 20.5% -4.5%
Drugs 5.3% ±0.0% 5.6% -0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Wisconsin United States
Females 15-19 27.6 -4.6 45.8 -22.8

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
Wisconsin United States
Physically Inactive 22.5% +1.2% 28.0% -4.3%

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 Wisconsin United States
Pap Smear 83.5% -2.3% 82.0% -0.8%
Mammogram 82.1% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 52.5% -12.3% 43.1% -2.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 69.5% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 74.5% N/A 69.4% N/A