Hempstead, New York — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Nassau County, New York 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
16%
Alcohol
13%
Tobacco
5.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New York United States
Alcohol 17.8% -1.8% 14.6% +1.4%
Tobacco 20.7% -7.7% 20.5% -7.5%
Drugs 5.8% -0.2% 5.6% +0%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group New York United States
Females 15-19 24.5 -12.5 45.8 -33.8

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
New York United States
Physically Inactive 24.7% -2.4% 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 New York United States
Pap Smear 84.9% -3.9% 82.0% -1%
Mammogram 82.1% -0.2% 80.0% +1.9%
Colonoscopy 49.8% +0% 43.1% +6.7%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.7% -2.2% 65.5% -5%
Flu Vaccine 67.1% -2.9% 69.4% -5.2%