New Castle, Delaware — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in New Castle County, Delaware 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
21%
Alcohol
17%
Tobacco
6.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Delaware United States
Alcohol 18.3% +2.7% 14.6% +6.4%
Tobacco 20.0% -3% 20.5% -3.5%
Drugs 6.5% +0.1% 5.6% +1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Delaware United States
Females 15-19 42.3 -10.3 45.8 -13.8

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
Delaware United States
Physically Inactive 24.8% -3% 28.0% -6.2%

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 Delaware United States
Pap Smear 87.2% +0.5% 82.0% +5.7%
Mammogram 86.2% +1.8% 80.0% +8%
Colonoscopy 56.3% +0.7% 43.1% +13.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.0% -1.8% 65.5% -0.3%
Flu Vaccine 68.7% +1.9% 69.4% +1.2%