Warwick, Massachusetts — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Franklin County, Massachusetts 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
19%
Alcohol
19%
Tobacco
9.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Massachusetts United States
Alcohol 20.0% -1% 14.6% +4.4%
Tobacco 16.5% +2.5% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 9.2% +0.3% 5.6% +3.9%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Massachusetts United States
Females 15-19 19.1 +0.9 45.8 -25.8

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
Massachusetts United States
Physically Inactive 20.9% -2.2% 28.0% -9.3%

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 Massachusetts United States
Pap Smear 85.8% +4.5% 82.0% +8.3%
Mammogram 85.6% -2% 80.0% +3.6%
Colonoscopy 51.4% -4.1% 43.1% +4.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.1% +1.9% 65.5% +2.5%
Flu Vaccine 72.1% +6.4% 69.4% +9.1%