Westerly, Rhode Island — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Washington County, Rhode Island 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
23%
Alcohol
15%
Tobacco
7.7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Rhode Island United States
Alcohol 20.0% +3% 14.6% +8.4%
Tobacco 16.2% -1.2% 20.5% -5.5%
Drugs 7.2% +0.5% 5.6% +2.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Rhode Island United States
Females 15-19 18.0 -8 45.8 -35.8

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
Rhode Island United States
Physically Inactive 21.6% -2.9% 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 Rhode Island United States
Pap Smear 85.7% +2% 82.0% +5.7%
Mammogram 87.7% +1.2% 80.0% +8.9%
Colonoscopy 55.7% +4.8% 43.1% +17.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 68.5% +4% 65.5% +7%
Flu Vaccine 72.8% +3.3% 69.4% +6.7%