Brady, Montana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Pondera County, Montana 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
23%
Alcohol
20%
Tobacco
5.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Montana United States
Alcohol 18.7% +4.3% 14.6% +8.4%
Tobacco 18.5% +1.5% 20.5% -0.5%
Drugs 5.3% +0.2% 5.6% -0.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Montana United States
Females 15-19 39.9 -4.9 45.8 -10.8

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
Montana United States
Physically Inactive 25.8% +2.3% 28.0% +0.1%

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 Montana United States
Pap Smear 80.9% +2.8% 82.0% +1.7%
Mammogram 78.3% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 37.6% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 69.0% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 72.1% N/A 69.4% N/A