Winchester, Kansas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Jefferson County, Kansas 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
5.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Kansas United States
Alcohol 13.5% +5.5% 14.6% +4.4%
Tobacco 17.6% +1.4% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 5.1% ±0.0% 5.6% -0.5%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Kansas United States
Females 15-19 42.7 -15.7 45.8 -18.8

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
Kansas United States
Physically Inactive 26.2% -3.4% 28.0% -5.2%

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 Kansas United States
Pap Smear 81.6% +1.7% 82.0% +1.3%
Mammogram 81.0% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 37.2% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.9% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 68.4% N/A 69.4% N/A