Greendale, Wisconsin — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin 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
22%
Alcohol
21%
Tobacco
5.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Wisconsin United States
Alcohol 24.4% -2.4% 14.6% +7.4%
Tobacco 19.2% +1.8% 20.5% +0.5%
Drugs 5.3% -0.1% 5.6% -0.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Wisconsin United States
Females 15-19 27.6 +29.4 45.8 +11.2

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
Wisconsin United States
Physically Inactive 22.5% +4.1% 28.0% -1.4%

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 Wisconsin United States
Pap Smear 83.5% +1.1% 82.0% +2.6%
Mammogram 82.1% +1.2% 80.0% +3.3%
Colonoscopy 52.5% -3.5% 43.1% +5.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 69.5% -1.3% 65.5% +2.7%
Flu Vaccine 74.5% -0.3% 69.4% +4.8%