Brooklyn, New York — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Kings County, New York 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
15%
Tobacco
5.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New York United States
Alcohol 17.8% -4.8% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 20.7% -5.7% 20.5% -5.5%
Drugs 5.8% ±0.0% 5.6% +0.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group New York United States
Females 15-19 24.5 +6.5 45.8 -14.8

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
New York United States
Physically Inactive 24.7% +2.8% 28.0% -0.5%

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 New York United States
Pap Smear 84.9% -1.3% 82.0% +1.6%
Mammogram 82.1% -0.3% 80.0% +1.8%
Colonoscopy 49.8% -7.9% 43.1% -1.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.7% -27% 65.5% -29.8%
Flu Vaccine 67.1% -22.2% 69.4% -24.5%