Somerset, Kentucky — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Pulaski County, Kentucky 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
7%
Alcohol
31%
Tobacco
5.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Kentucky United States
Alcohol 9.8% -2.8% 14.6% -7.6%
Tobacco 28.3% +2.7% 20.5% +10.5%
Drugs 5.6% -0.2% 5.6% -0.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Kentucky United States
Females 15-19 55.3 +9.8 45.8 +19.2

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
Kentucky United States
Physically Inactive 33.1% -0.8% 28.0% +4.3%

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 Kentucky United States
Pap Smear 81.8% +0.8% 82.0% +0.6%
Mammogram 76.9% +1.1% 80.0% -2%
Colonoscopy 38.4% +4.1% 43.1% -0.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 60.3% -5.6% 65.5% -10.8%
Flu Vaccine 64.4% -3% 69.4% -8%