Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Fayette County, Kentucky 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
10%
Alcohol
17%
Tobacco
6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Kentucky United States
Alcohol 9.8% +0.2% 14.6% -4.6%
Tobacco 28.3% -11.3% 20.5% -3.5%
Drugs 5.6% +0.4% 5.6% +0.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Kentucky United States
Females 15-19 55.3 -19.3 45.8 -9.8

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
Kentucky United States
Physically Inactive 33.1% -8.4% 28.0% -3.3%

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 Kentucky United States
Pap Smear 81.8% +9.8% 82.0% +9.6%
Mammogram 76.9% +12% 80.0% +8.9%
Colonoscopy 38.4% +14.6% 43.1% +9.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 60.3% +4.6% 65.5% -0.6%
Flu Vaccine 64.4% +5.5% 69.4% +0.5%