Wenonah, New Jersey — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Gloucester 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
20%
Tobacco
5.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New Jersey United States
Alcohol 16.3% +1.7% 14.6% +3.4%
Tobacco 17.3% +2.7% 20.5% -0.5%
Drugs 4.9% +0.3% 5.6% -0.4%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Gloucester 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 -6.5 45.8 -27.8

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% +0.3% 28.0% -2.9%

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% +0.8% 82.0% +1.1%
Mammogram 78.7% +0.9% 80.0% -0.4%
Colonoscopy 46.2% -0.7% 43.1% +2.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 63.6% +3.2% 65.5% +1.3%
Flu Vaccine 67.4% +5.2% 69.4% +3.2%