Data Source(s): BRFSS, 2004-2010. Summary: In 2010, eight percent of adults in Aroostook indicated they engaged in binge drinking during the past 30 days, compared to the statewide average of 14 percent. This represents an overall decrease of two percentage points since 2004. Figure 5. Percent of adults in Aroostook who reported binge drinking during past 30 days: 2004-2010 Source: BRFSS Summary: In 2010, 13 percent of 18 to 34 year olds in Aroostook reported binge drinking in the past 30 days, lower than any other age group in Aroostook, and the lowest rate among this age group compared to other Public Health Districts. Aroostook also had the lowest rate of binge drinking with respect to 35 to 54 year olds (12%). Figure 6. Percent of adults by Public Health District who reported binge drinking in past 30 days by age group: 2009-2010 Source: Tobacco Indicator Description: SMOKING AMONG YOUTH. This indicator illustrates the percentage of Maine high school students who reported smoking a cigarette on at least one occasion within 30 days prior to the survey. Why Indicator is Important: Use of tobacco is associated with a greater risk of negative health outcomes, including cancer, cardiovascular, and chronic respiratory diseases, as well as Data Source(s): MIYHS, 2009-2011. Summary: From 2009 to 2011 the percentage of high school students in Aroostook who reported having smoked one or more cigarettes in the past 30 days decreased from 19 percent to 17 percent. This is slightly higher than the average (16%). Figure 7. Percent of high school students in Aroostook who reported smoking one or more cigarettes during past 30 days: 2009, 2011 Source:
Data Source(s): BRFSS, 2004-2010. Summary: In 2010, eight percent of adults in Aroostook indicated they engaged in binge drinking during the past 30 days, compared to the statewide average of 14 percent. This represents an overall decrease of two percentage points since 2004. Figure 5. Percent of adults in Aroostook who reported binge drinking during past 30 days: 2004-2010 Source: BRFSS Summary: In 2010, 13 percent of 18 to 34 year olds in Aroostook reported binge drinking in the past 30 days, lower than any other age group in Aroostook, and the lowest rate among this age group compared to other Public Health Districts. Aroostook also had the lowest rate of binge drinking with respect to 35 to 54 year olds (12%). Figure 6. Percent of adults by Public Health District who reported binge drinking in past 30 days by age group: 2009-2010 Source: Tobacco Indicator Description: SMOKING AMONG YOUTH. This indicator illustrates the percentage of Maine high school students who reported smoking a cigarette on at least one occasion within 30 days prior to the survey. Why Indicator is Important: Use of tobacco is associated with a greater risk of negative health outcomes, including cancer, cardiovascular, and chronic respiratory diseases, as well as Data Source(s): MIYHS, 2009-2011. Summary: From 2009 to 2011 the percentage of high school students in Aroostook who reported having smoked one or more cigarettes in the past 30 days decreased from 19 percent to 17 percent. This is slightly higher than the average (16%). Figure 7. Percent of high school students in Aroostook who reported smoking one or more cigarettes during past 30 days: 2009, 2011 Source: