Neah Bay, Washington — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Clallam County, Washington 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
13%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
6.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Washington United States
Alcohol 16.2% -3.2% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 17.8% +0.2% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 6.6% ±0.0% 5.6% +1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Washington United States
Females 15-19 38.2 -5.2 45.8 -12.8

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
Washington United States
Physically Inactive 20.0% -2.4% 28.0% -10.4%

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 Washington United States
Pap Smear 79.5% -7% 82.0% -9.5%
Mammogram 79.8% -8.1% 80.0% -8.3%
Colonoscopy 47.2% +4.9% 43.1% +9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.2% +4.7% 65.5% +6.4%
Flu Vaccine 70.6% -0.5% 69.4% +0.7%