Hart's Location, New Hampshire — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Carroll County, New Hampshire 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
19%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
6.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New Hampshire United States
Alcohol 17.5% +1.5% 14.6% +4.4%
Tobacco 18.6% -0.6% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 6.9% -0.3% 5.6% +1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group New Hampshire United States
Females 15-19 20.9 +0.1 45.8 -24.8

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
New Hampshire United States
Physically Inactive 22.0% -2% 28.0% -8%

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 New Hampshire United States
Pap Smear 84.4% -1.7% 82.0% +0.7%
Mammogram 81.8% -0.9% 80.0% +0.9%
Colonoscopy 49.7% -3.6% 43.1% +3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.1% +5% 65.5% +6.5%
Flu Vaccine 71.6% +2.4% 69.4% +4.6%