La Luz, New Mexico — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Otero 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
14%
Alcohol
24%
Tobacco
6.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New Mexico United States
Alcohol 13.1% +0.9% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 20.6% +3.4% 20.5% +3.5%
Drugs 6.2% ±0.0% 5.6% +0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Otero 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 -4.5 45.8 +12.2

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% -0.3% 28.0% -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% +1.7% 82.0% -1.4%
Mammogram 74.7% +0.7% 80.0% -4.6%
Colonoscopy 38.0% +0.8% 43.1% -4.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 60.7% -2.7% 65.5% -7.5%
Flu Vaccine 67.8% -3.9% 69.4% -5.5%