Empire, Georgia — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Bleckley County, Georgia 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
9%
Alcohol
21%
Tobacco
5.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Georgia United States
Alcohol 10.5% -1.5% 14.6% -5.6%
Tobacco 20.2% +0.8% 20.5% +0.5%
Drugs 5.1% +0.4% 5.6% -0.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Georgia United States
Females 15-19 59.7 -28.7 45.8 -14.8

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
Georgia United States
Physically Inactive 27.1% +0% 28.0% -0.9%

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 Georgia United States
Pap Smear 85.7% -3.5% 82.0% +0.2%
Mammogram 82.9% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 48.5% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.4% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 63.8% N/A 69.4% N/A