Stanhope, New Jersey — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Sussex County, New Jersey 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
19%
Tobacco
5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New Jersey United States
Alcohol 16.3% +1.7% 14.6% +3.4%
Tobacco 17.3% +1.7% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 4.9% +0.1% 5.6% -0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group New Jersey United States
Females 15-19 24.5 -15.5 45.8 -36.8

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
New Jersey United States
Physically Inactive 24.8% -3% 28.0% -6.2%

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 New Jersey United States
Pap Smear 82.3% +1.4% 82.0% +1.7%
Mammogram 78.7% -4.9% 80.0% -6.2%
Colonoscopy 46.2% +0.5% 43.1% +3.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 63.6% +1.4% 65.5% -0.5%
Flu Vaccine 67.4% +1.6% 69.4% -0.4%