Meridian, Idaho — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Ada County, Idaho 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
16%
Tobacco
4.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Idaho United States
Alcohol 13.8% +3.2% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 17.3% -1.3% 20.5% -4.5%
Drugs 4.4% -0.2% 5.6% -1.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Idaho United States
Females 15-19 39.2 -13.2 45.8 -19.8

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
Idaho United States
Physically Inactive 22.7% -7.6% 28.0% -12.9%

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 Idaho United States
Pap Smear 72.8% +8.6% 82.0% -0.6%
Mammogram 71.4% +7.3% 80.0% -1.3%
Colonoscopy 36.0% +9% 43.1% +1.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 61.7% +4.6% 65.5% +0.8%
Flu Vaccine 66.8% +2.3% 69.4% -0.3%