Brandenburg, Kentucky — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Meade County, Kentucky 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
8%
Alcohol
34%
Tobacco
5.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Kentucky United States
Alcohol 9.8% -1.8% 14.6% -6.6%
Tobacco 28.3% +5.7% 20.5% +13.5%
Drugs 5.6% ±0.0% 5.6% +0%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Kentucky United States
Females 15-19 55.3 -18.3 45.8 -8.8

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
Kentucky United States
Physically Inactive 33.1% -1.3% 28.0% +3.8%

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 Kentucky United States
Pap Smear 81.8% +6.9% 82.0% +6.7%
Mammogram 76.9% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 38.4% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 60.3% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 64.4% N/A 69.4% N/A