Chester Gap, Virginia — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Rappahannock 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
Compared to State and National
Substance Virginia United States
Alcohol 12.9% N/A 14.6% N/A
Tobacco 19.7% N/A 20.5% N/A
Drugs 4.8% -0.3% 5.6% -1.1%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Rappahannock 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 -16.9 45.8 -23.8

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% -1.2% 28.0% -3.5%

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 Virginia United States
Pap Smear 86.5% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 84.3% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 52.1% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.2% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 69.0% N/A 69.4% N/A