Wingo, Kentucky — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Graves County, Kentucky 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
8%
Alcohol
26%
Tobacco
5.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Kentucky United States
Alcohol 9.8% -1.8% 14.6% -6.6%
Tobacco 28.3% -2.3% 20.5% +5.5%
Drugs 5.6% -0.2% 5.6% -0.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Kentucky United States
Females 15-19 55.3 -0.3 45.8 +9.2

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
Kentucky United States
Physically Inactive 33.1% -2.2% 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 Kentucky United States
Pap Smear 81.8% -0.3% 82.0% -0.5%
Mammogram 76.9% +2.8% 80.0% -0.3%
Colonoscopy 38.4% +10.8% 43.1% +6.1%
Pneumonia Vaccine 60.3% +7.5% 65.5% +2.3%
Flu Vaccine 64.4% +6% 69.4% +1%