Sartell, Minnesota — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Stearns County, Minnesota 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
20%
Alcohol
14%
Tobacco
6.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Minnesota United States
Alcohol 18.7% +1.3% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 16.6% -2.6% 20.5% -6.5%
Drugs 5.5% +0.9% 5.6% +0.8%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Minnesota United States
Females 15-19 28.3 -12.3 45.8 -29.8

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
Minnesota United States
Physically Inactive 20.8% -1.8% 28.0% -9%

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 Minnesota United States
Pap Smear 84.8% -2.8% 82.0% -0%
Mammogram 86.0% -1.8% 80.0% +4.2%
Colonoscopy 58.4% +0.1% 43.1% +15.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.7% -16.1% 65.5% -9.9%
Flu Vaccine 77.4% -12.3% 69.4% -4.3%