Amherst, Maine — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Hancock County, Maine 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
18%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
7.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Maine United States
Alcohol 16.7% +1.3% 14.6% +3.4%
Tobacco 20.1% -2.1% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 7.3% ±0.0% 5.6% +1.7%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Maine United States
Females 15-19 27.1 -5.1 45.8 -23.8

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
Maine United States
Physically Inactive 23.2% -3.6% 28.0% -8.4%

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 Maine United States
Pap Smear 83.3% +1.5% 82.0% +2.8%
Mammogram 83.0% +1.9% 80.0% +4.9%
Colonoscopy 48.2% -6.3% 43.1% -1.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.8% -8.4% 65.5% -9.1%
Flu Vaccine 71.1% -4.7% 69.4% -3%