Chesapeake, Virginia — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Chesapeake County, Virginia 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
18%
Alcohol
17%
Tobacco
4.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Virginia United States
Alcohol 12.9% +5.1% 14.6% +3.4%
Tobacco 19.7% -2.7% 20.5% -3.5%
Drugs 4.8% ±0.0% 5.6% -0.8%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Virginia United States
Females 15-19 38.9 -5.9 45.8 -12.8

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
Virginia United States
Physically Inactive 25.7% -3.7% 28.0% -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 Virginia United States
Pap Smear 86.5% -0.3% 82.0% +4.2%
Mammogram 84.3% -0.2% 80.0% +4.1%
Colonoscopy 52.1% +3.8% 43.1% +12.8%
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.2% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 69.0% +1.9% 69.4% +1.5%