Dalton, Georgia — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Whitfield 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
11%
Alcohol
22%
Tobacco
4.9%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Georgia United States
Alcohol 10.5% +0.5% 14.6% -3.6%
Tobacco 20.2% +1.8% 20.5% +1.5%
Drugs 5.1% -0.2% 5.6% -0.7%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Whitfield 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 +20.3 45.8 +34.2

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
Georgia United States
Physically Inactive 27.1% +0.8% 28.0% -0.1%

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% -2.2% 82.0% +1.5%
Mammogram 82.9% -4.8% 80.0% -2%
Colonoscopy 48.5% -9% 43.1% -3.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.4% +12.4% 65.5% +11.3%
Flu Vaccine 63.8% +9.7% 69.4% +4.1%