Fort Polk South, Louisiana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Vernon Parish, Louisiana 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
25%
Tobacco
5.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Louisiana United States
Alcohol 13.9% +0.1% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 23.1% +1.9% 20.5% +4.5%
Drugs 5.5% -0.1% 5.6% -0.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Louisiana United States
Females 15-19 58.2 +11.8 45.8 +24.2

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
Louisiana United States
Physically Inactive 31.0% -2.1% 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 Louisiana United States
Pap Smear 82.7% -1.9% 82.0% -1.2%
Mammogram 80.2% +3.6% 80.0% +3.8%
Colonoscopy 36.5% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.0% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 63.2% N/A 69.4% N/A