Battle Creek, Michigan — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Calhoun County, Michigan 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
14%
Alcohol
24%
Tobacco
6.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Michigan United States
Alcohol 18.8% -4.8% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 21.5% +2.5% 20.5% +3.5%
Drugs 6.3% -0.1% 5.6% +0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Michigan United States
Females 15-19 32.8 +17.2 45.8 +4.2

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
Michigan United States
Physically Inactive 24.7% +2.5% 28.0% -0.8%

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 Michigan United States
Pap Smear 85.5% -7.3% 82.0% -3.8%
Mammogram 85.2% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 52.8% -1.4% 43.1% +8.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.4% +3.1% 65.5% +4%
Flu Vaccine 70.4% -1% 69.4% -0%