Birch Lake, Minnesota — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Cass County, Minnesota 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
20%
Alcohol
17%
Tobacco
5.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Minnesota United States
Alcohol 18.7% +1.3% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 16.6% +0.4% 20.5% -3.5%
Drugs 5.5% ±0.0% 5.6% -0.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Minnesota United States
Females 15-19 28.3 +26.7 45.8 +9.2

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
Minnesota United States
Physically Inactive 20.8% +0.2% 28.0% -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 Minnesota United States
Pap Smear 84.8% -1.7% 82.0% +1.1%
Mammogram 86.0% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 58.4% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.7% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 77.4% N/A 69.4% N/A