Highland, Illinois — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Madison County, Illinois 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
25%
Alcohol
23%
Tobacco
6.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Illinois United States
Alcohol 16.2% +8.8% 14.6% +10.4%
Tobacco 18.5% +4.5% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 6.0% +0.1% 5.6% +0.5%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Illinois United States
Females 15-19 37.8 +1.2 45.8 -6.8

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
Illinois United States
Physically Inactive 28.0% -0.7% 28.0% -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 Illinois United States
Pap Smear 84.0% +0.5% 82.0% +2.5%
Mammogram 81.7% -2.8% 80.0% -1.1%
Colonoscopy 39.7% +2.5% 43.1% -0.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 59.3% -1.9% 65.5% -8.1%
Flu Vaccine 65.7% +1.3% 69.4% -2.4%