La Crosse, Wisconsin — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in La Crosse County, Wisconsin 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
23%
Alcohol
17%
Tobacco
6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Wisconsin United States
Alcohol 24.4% -1.4% 14.6% +8.4%
Tobacco 19.2% -2.2% 20.5% -3.5%
Drugs 5.3% +0.7% 5.6% +0.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Wisconsin United States
Females 15-19 27.6 -9.6 45.8 -27.8

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
Wisconsin United States
Physically Inactive 22.5% -4.1% 28.0% -9.6%

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 Wisconsin United States
Pap Smear 83.5% +0.8% 82.0% +2.3%
Mammogram 82.1% +7.2% 80.0% +9.3%
Colonoscopy 52.5% +9% 43.1% +18.4%
Pneumonia Vaccine 69.5% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 74.5% +3.8% 69.4% +8.9%