Ball Ground, Georgia — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Cherokee County, Georgia 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
17%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Georgia United States
Alcohol 10.5% +6.5% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 20.2% -2.2% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 5.1% -0.1% 5.6% -0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Georgia United States
Females 15-19 59.7 -27.7 45.8 -13.8

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
Georgia United States
Physically Inactive 27.1% -4.8% 28.0% -5.7%

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 Georgia United States
Pap Smear 85.7% +3.8% 82.0% +7.5%
Mammogram 82.9% +1.2% 80.0% +4%
Colonoscopy 48.5% +4% 43.1% +9.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.4% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 63.8% N/A 69.4% N/A