Pelham, New York — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Westchester County, New York 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
17%
Alcohol
14%
Tobacco
5.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New York United States
Alcohol 17.8% -0.8% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 20.7% -6.7% 20.5% -6.5%
Drugs 5.8% -0.3% 5.6% -0.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group New York United States
Females 15-19 24.5 -6.5 45.8 -27.8

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
New York United States
Physically Inactive 24.7% -6.2% 28.0% -9.5%

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 New York United States
Pap Smear 84.9% -3.7% 82.0% -0.8%
Mammogram 82.1% -4.1% 80.0% -2%
Colonoscopy 49.8% +12.3% 43.1% +19%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.7% -5.5% 65.5% -8.3%
Flu Vaccine 67.1% -2.2% 69.4% -4.5%