Ty Ty, Georgia — Behavioral Patterns

About 18% of adults in Tift County smoke, and 15% report excessive drinking. Comparisons with state and national rates follow below.

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Tift County, Georgia 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

15%

Alcohol

18%

Tobacco

5.2%

Drugs

Compared to State and National

Substance	Georgia		United States
Alcohol	16.6%	-1.6%	19.9%	-4.9%
Tobacco	18.3%	-0.3%	18.0%	±0.0%
Drugs	5.1%	+0.1%	5.6%	-0.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate

34 Per 1,000 Females - Ages 15-19

Compared to State and National

Group	Georgia		United States
Females 15-19	26.4	+7.6	21.9	+12.1

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

32.4% Percentage of the Adult Population

Compared to State and National

	Georgia		United States
Physically Inactive	30.1%	+2.3%	27.0%	+5.4%

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)

Percentage of Relevant Populations

78.8%

Pap Smear
Females 18+
Last 3 Years