Columbus, North Carolina — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Polk County, North 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
14%
Alcohol
23%
Tobacco
6.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance North Carolina United States
Alcohol 11.1% +2.9% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 22.5% +0.5% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 6.7% -0.2% 5.6% +0.9%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group North Carolina United States
Females 15-19 50.2 -20.2 45.8 -15.8

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
North Carolina United States
Physically Inactive 26.7% -3.8% 28.0% -5.1%

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 North Carolina United States
Pap Smear 86.2% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 84.5% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 47.9% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.4% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 69.1% N/A 69.4% N/A