Betterton, Maryland — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Kent County, Maryland 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
13%
Alcohol
19%
Tobacco
6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Maryland United States
Alcohol 15.8% -2.8% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 18.5% +0.5% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 5.3% +0.7% 5.6% +0.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Maryland United States
Females 15-19 32.0 -3 45.8 -16.8

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
Maryland United States
Physically Inactive 25.1% +0.7% 28.0% -2.2%

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 Maryland United States
Pap Smear 86.7% -1.1% 82.0% +3.6%
Mammogram 84.8% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 51.9% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 63.6% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 64.8% N/A 69.4% N/A