Pulaski, Virginia — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Pulaski County, Virginia 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
14%
Alcohol
33%
Tobacco
4.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Virginia United States
Alcohol 12.9% +1.1% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 19.7% +13.3% 20.5% +12.5%
Drugs 4.8% -0.3% 5.6% -1.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Virginia United States
Females 15-19 38.9 +11.1 45.8 +4.2

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
Virginia United States
Physically Inactive 25.7% -2.3% 28.0% -4.6%

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 Virginia United States
Pap Smear 86.5% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 84.3% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 52.1% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.2% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 69.0% N/A 69.4% N/A