Industry, Maine — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Franklin County, Maine 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
17%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
8.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Maine United States
Alcohol 16.7% +0.3% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 20.1% -2.1% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 7.3% +0.9% 5.6% +2.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Maine United States
Females 15-19 27.1 -8.1 45.8 -26.8

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
Maine United States
Physically Inactive 23.2% -1.7% 28.0% -6.5%

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 Maine United States
Pap Smear 83.3% +3.6% 82.0% +4.9%
Mammogram 83.0% -0% 80.0% +3%
Colonoscopy 48.2% -5.6% 43.1% -0.5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.8% +3.4% 65.5% +2.7%
Flu Vaccine 71.1% -0% 69.4% +1.7%