Muskegon Heights, Michigan — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Muskegon County, Michigan 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
23%
Alcohol
27%
Tobacco
6.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Michigan United States
Alcohol 18.8% +4.2% 14.6% +8.4%
Tobacco 21.5% +5.5% 20.5% +6.5%
Drugs 6.3% ±0.0% 5.6% +0.7%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Michigan United States
Females 15-19 32.8 +16.2 45.8 +3.2

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
Michigan United States
Physically Inactive 24.7% +1.1% 28.0% -2.2%

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 Michigan United States
Pap Smear 85.5% +0.6% 82.0% +4.1%
Mammogram 85.2% +2% 80.0% +7.2%
Colonoscopy 52.8% +3.2% 43.1% +12.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.4% +10.3% 65.5% +11.2%
Flu Vaccine 70.4% +6.6% 69.4% +7.6%