Happy, Texas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Randall County, Texas 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
14%
Alcohol
17%
Tobacco
4.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Texas United States
Alcohol 11.5% +2.5% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 15.6% +1.4% 20.5% -3.5%
Drugs 4.3% +0.2% 5.6% -1.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Texas United States
Females 15-19 66.1 -30.1 45.8 -9.8

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
Texas United States
Physically Inactive 27.5% -6.1% 28.0% -6.6%

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 Texas United States
Pap Smear 82.4% -3.4% 82.0% -3%
Mammogram 80.3% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 41.5% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.2% +21.9% 65.5% +20.6%
Flu Vaccine 67.2% +15.4% 69.4% +13.2%