West Warwick, Rhode Island — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Kent County, Rhode Island 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
20%
Alcohol
20%
Tobacco
6.7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Rhode Island United States
Alcohol 20.0% ±0.0% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 16.2% +3.8% 20.5% -0.5%
Drugs 7.2% -0.5% 5.6% +1.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Rhode Island United States
Females 15-19 18.0 +3 45.8 -24.8

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
Rhode Island United States
Physically Inactive 21.6% +2.8% 28.0% -3.6%

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 Rhode Island United States
Pap Smear 85.7% -1% 82.0% +2.7%
Mammogram 87.7% -0.6% 80.0% +7.1%
Colonoscopy 55.7% -2.1% 43.1% +10.5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 68.5% +1.5% 65.5% +4.5%
Flu Vaccine 72.8% +2.1% 69.4% +5.5%