Bolingbrook, Illinois — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Will County, Illinois 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
22%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Illinois United States
Alcohol 16.2% +5.8% 14.6% +7.4%
Tobacco 18.5% -0.5% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 6.0% ±0.0% 5.6% +0.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Illinois United States
Females 15-19 37.8 -11.8 45.8 -19.8

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
Illinois United States
Physically Inactive 28.0% -3% 28.0% -3%

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 Illinois United States
Pap Smear 84.0% -3.1% 82.0% -1.1%
Mammogram 81.7% -2.5% 80.0% -0.8%
Colonoscopy 39.7% -4.6% 43.1% -8%
Pneumonia Vaccine 59.3% -21.5% 65.5% -27.7%
Flu Vaccine 65.7% -12.2% 69.4% -15.9%