Gastonia, North Carolina — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Gaston County, North Carolina 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
27%
Tobacco
6.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance North Carolina United States
Alcohol 11.1% +1.9% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 22.5% +4.5% 20.5% +6.5%
Drugs 6.7% -0.2% 5.6% +0.9%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group North Carolina United States
Females 15-19 50.2 +7.8 45.8 +12.2

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
North Carolina United States
Physically Inactive 26.7% +1.7% 28.0% +0.4%

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 North Carolina United States
Pap Smear 86.2% -3.2% 82.0% +1%
Mammogram 84.5% -1% 80.0% +3.5%
Colonoscopy 47.9% -0.4% 43.1% +4.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.4% -7.7% 65.5% -5.8%
Flu Vaccine 69.1% -13.1% 69.4% -13.4%