Tunnelhill, Pennsylvania — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Cambria County, Pennsylvania 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
23%
Tobacco
5.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Pennsylvania United States
Alcohol 17.0% +3% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 21.7% +1.3% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 5.2% -0.1% 5.6% -0.5%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Pennsylvania United States
Females 15-19 27.6 +0.4 45.8 -17.8

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
Pennsylvania United States
Physically Inactive 26.2% +3.5% 28.0% +1.7%

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 Pennsylvania United States
Pap Smear 81.4% -6.8% 82.0% -7.4%
Mammogram 79.8% -11.3% 80.0% -11.5%
Colonoscopy 44.3% -8.3% 43.1% -7.1%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.3% -6% 65.5% -5.2%
Flu Vaccine 66.6% +7% 69.4% +4.2%