Fouke, Arkansas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Miller County, Arkansas 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
13%
Alcohol
33%
Tobacco
5.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Arkansas United States
Alcohol 10.8% +2.2% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 23.3% +9.7% 20.5% +12.5%
Drugs 5.7% -0.2% 5.6% -0.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Arkansas United States
Females 15-19 62.2 +12.8 45.8 +29.2

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
Arkansas United States
Physically Inactive 31.6% +3.4% 28.0% +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 Arkansas United States
Pap Smear 76.8% -3.5% 82.0% -8.7%
Mammogram 73.3% -15% 80.0% -21.7%
Colonoscopy 37.4% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.8% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 71.1% N/A 69.4% N/A