Nelson, New Hampshire — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Cheshire County, New Hampshire 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
7.7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New Hampshire United States
Alcohol 17.5% -0.5% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 18.6% -0.6% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 6.9% +0.8% 5.6% +2.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group New Hampshire United States
Females 15-19 20.9 -4.9 45.8 -29.8

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 Hampshire United States
Physically Inactive 22.0% -0.7% 28.0% -6.7%

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 Hampshire United States
Pap Smear 84.4% -1.6% 82.0% +0.8%
Mammogram 81.8% -3.4% 80.0% -1.6%
Colonoscopy 49.7% -1.4% 43.1% +5.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.1% -0.6% 65.5% +0.9%
Flu Vaccine 71.6% -0.6% 69.4% +1.6%