Fort Pierce, Florida — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in St. Lucie County, Florida 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
12%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
5.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Florida United States
Alcohol 15.6% -3.6% 14.6% -2.6%
Tobacco 21.7% -3.7% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 5.2% ±0.0% 5.6% -0.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Florida United States
Females 15-19 51.8 -4.8 45.8 +1.2

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
Florida United States
Physically Inactive 26.0% -1.7% 28.0% -3.7%

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 Florida United States
Pap Smear 82.6% -8.6% 82.0% -8%
Mammogram 83.3% -6.2% 80.0% -2.9%
Colonoscopy 50.5% -2.2% 43.1% +5.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.1% +0.4% 65.5% -1%
Flu Vaccine 62.1% -6.2% 69.4% -13.5%