Homeland, California — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Riverside County, California 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
17%
Alcohol
15%
Tobacco
6.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance California United States
Alcohol 18.3% -1.3% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 14.5% +0.5% 20.5% -5.5%
Drugs 6.7% +0.1% 5.6% +1.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group California United States
Females 15-19 36.8 +5.2 45.8 -3.8

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
California United States
Physically Inactive 18.1% +3.4% 28.0% -6.5%

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 California United States
Pap Smear 81.7% -4.9% 82.0% -5.2%
Mammogram 85.4% -5.7% 80.0% -0.3%
Colonoscopy 45.3% +2.1% 43.1% +4.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.8% -2.6% 65.5% -5.3%
Flu Vaccine 71.8% -8.2% 69.4% -5.8%