Calhoun Falls, South Carolina — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Abbeville County, South Carolina 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
20%
Tobacco
4.7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance South Carolina United States
Alcohol 13.1% -0.1% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 21.5% -1.5% 20.5% -0.5%
Drugs 4.9% -0.2% 5.6% -0.9%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group South Carolina United States
Females 15-19 55.5 -13.5 45.8 -3.8

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
South Carolina United States
Physically Inactive 29.8% +1.8% 28.0% +3.6%

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 South Carolina United States
Pap Smear 84.4% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 80.9% +4.1% 80.0% +5%
Colonoscopy 44.7% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.0% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 67.5% N/A 69.4% N/A