McVille, North Dakota — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Nelson County, North Dakota 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
15%
Tobacco
3.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance North Dakota United States
Alcohol 21.3% +3.7% 14.6% +10.4%
Tobacco 18.1% -3.1% 20.5% -5.5%
Drugs 3.5% -0.4% 5.6% -2.5%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Compared to State and National
Group North Dakota United States
Females 15-19 35.4 -35.4 45.8 -45.8

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
North Dakota United States
Physically Inactive 28.4% -0.3% 28.0% +0.1%

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 North Dakota United States
Pap Smear 81.5% +6.5% 82.0% +6%
Mammogram 81.2% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 43.9% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 70.1% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 73.2% N/A 69.4% N/A