Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania 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
24%
Tobacco
5.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Pennsylvania United States
Alcohol 17.0% ±0.0% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 21.7% +2.3% 20.5% +3.5%
Drugs 5.2% +0.1% 5.6% -0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Pennsylvania United States
Females 15-19 27.6 +29.4 45.8 +11.2

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
Pennsylvania United States
Physically Inactive 26.2% +3.4% 28.0% +1.6%

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 Pennsylvania United States
Pap Smear 81.4% +2.5% 82.0% +1.9%
Mammogram 79.8% -1.5% 80.0% -1.7%
Colonoscopy 44.3% +3.2% 43.1% +4.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.3% -6.6% 65.5% -5.8%
Flu Vaccine 66.6% -5.8% 69.4% -8.6%