Seaton, Illinois — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Mercer County, Illinois 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
13%
Alcohol
5.9%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Illinois United States
Alcohol 16.2% -3.2% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 18.5% N/A 20.5% N/A
Drugs 6.0% -0.1% 5.6% +0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Illinois United States
Females 15-19 37.8 -2.8 45.8 -10.8

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
Illinois United States
Physically Inactive 28.0% -3% 28.0% -3%

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 Illinois United States
Pap Smear 84.0% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 81.7% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 39.7% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 59.3% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 65.7% N/A 69.4% N/A