Edgewood, Indiana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Madison County, Indiana 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
15%
Alcohol
30%
Tobacco
4.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Indiana United States
Alcohol 15.0% ±0.0% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 24.1% +5.9% 20.5% +9.5%
Drugs 4.4% -0.2% 5.6% -1.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Indiana United States
Females 15-19 40.7 +7.3 45.8 +2.2

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
Indiana United States
Physically Inactive 28.0% +4.9% 28.0% +4.9%

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 Indiana United States
Pap Smear 80.5% -6.2% 82.0% -7.7%
Mammogram 78.4% -0.4% 80.0% -2%
Colonoscopy 42.7% -5.6% 43.1% -6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.2% +1.3% 65.5% +2%
Flu Vaccine 67.7% +0.2% 69.4% -1.5%