Eastover, South Carolina — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Richland 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
19%
Alcohol
17%
Tobacco
5.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance South Carolina United States
Alcohol 13.1% +5.9% 14.6% +4.4%
Tobacco 21.5% -4.5% 20.5% -3.5%
Drugs 4.9% +0.4% 5.6% -0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Richland 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 -23.5 45.8 -13.8

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% -3.4% 28.0% -1.6%

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% +5.3% 82.0% +7.7%
Mammogram 80.9% +4.9% 80.0% +5.8%
Colonoscopy 44.7% +10.7% 43.1% +12.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.0% +2.9% 65.5% +1.4%
Flu Vaccine 67.5% -1% 69.4% -2.9%