White Hall, Arkansas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Jefferson County, Arkansas 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
24%
Tobacco
5.7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Arkansas United States
Alcohol 10.8% +4.2% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 23.3% +0.7% 20.5% +3.5%
Drugs 5.7% ±0.0% 5.6% +0.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Arkansas United States
Females 15-19 62.2 +7.8 45.8 +24.2

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
Arkansas United States
Physically Inactive 31.6% +2.4% 28.0% +6%

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 Arkansas United States
Pap Smear 76.8% +8.1% 82.0% +2.9%
Mammogram 73.3% +4.7% 80.0% -2%
Colonoscopy 37.4% +2.4% 43.1% -3.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.8% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 71.1% +4.3% 69.4% +6%