Albany, Kentucky — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Clinton County, Kentucky 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
1%
Alcohol
23%
Tobacco
5.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Kentucky United States
Alcohol 9.8% -8.8% 14.6% -13.6%
Tobacco 28.3% -5.3% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 5.6% -0.4% 5.6% -0.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Kentucky United States
Females 15-19 55.3 +8.8 45.8 +18.2

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
Kentucky United States
Physically Inactive 33.1% +3% 28.0% +8.1%

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 Kentucky United States
Pap Smear 81.8% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 76.9% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 38.4% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 60.3% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 64.4% N/A 69.4% N/A