Medford, Maine — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Piscataquis 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
16%
Alcohol
24%
Tobacco
7.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Maine United States
Alcohol 16.7% -0.7% 14.6% +1.4%
Tobacco 20.1% +3.9% 20.5% +3.5%
Drugs 7.3% -0.1% 5.6% +1.6%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Piscataquis 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 +2.9 45.8 -15.8

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% +0.4% 28.0% -4.5%

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% -1% 82.0% +0.3%
Mammogram 83.0% -2.4% 80.0% +0.6%
Colonoscopy 48.2% -1.4% 43.1% +3.7%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.8% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 71.1% +3.3% 69.4% +5%