Clovis, New Mexico — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Curry County, New Mexico 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
23%
Tobacco
6.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New Mexico United States
Alcohol 13.1% +1.9% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 20.6% +2.4% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 6.2% -0.1% 5.6% +0.5%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group New Mexico United States
Females 15-19 62.5 +30.5 45.8 +47.2

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
New Mexico United States
Physically Inactive 22.3% +5.1% 28.0% -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 New Mexico United States
Pap Smear 78.9% +3.1% 82.0% -0%
Mammogram 74.7% -1.5% 80.0% -6.8%
Colonoscopy 38.0% +3.5% 43.1% -1.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 60.7% -10.2% 65.5% -15%
Flu Vaccine 67.8% -4.5% 69.4% -6.1%