Portage, Michigan — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Kalamazoo 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
18%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Michigan United States
Alcohol 18.8% -0.8% 14.6% +3.4%
Tobacco 21.5% -3.5% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 6.3% +0.7% 5.6% +1.4%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Kalamazoo 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 -2.8 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
Michigan United States
Physically Inactive 24.7% -2.4% 28.0% -5.7%

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% 82.0% +3.5%
Mammogram 85.2% -8.2% 80.0% -3%
Colonoscopy 52.8% +1.7% 43.1% +11.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.4% +4.3% 65.5% +5.2%
Flu Vaccine 70.4% +4.2% 69.4% +5.2%