Independence, Kansas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Montgomery County, Kansas 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
12%
Alcohol
23%
Tobacco
4.9%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Kansas United States
Alcohol 13.5% -1.5% 14.6% -2.6%
Tobacco 17.6% +5.4% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 5.1% -0.2% 5.6% -0.7%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Kansas United States
Females 15-19 42.7 +16.3 45.8 +13.2

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
Kansas United States
Physically Inactive 26.2% +4.1% 28.0% +2.3%

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 Kansas United States
Pap Smear 81.6% -6.9% 82.0% -7.3%
Mammogram 81.0% -11.8% 80.0% -10.8%
Colonoscopy 37.2% -13.5% 43.1% -19.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.9% -4% 65.5% -6.6%
Flu Vaccine 68.4% +0.6% 69.4% -0.4%