Why, Arizona — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Pima County, Arizona 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
16%
Alcohol
16%
Tobacco
5.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Arizona United States
Alcohol 16.1% -0.1% 14.6% +1.4%
Tobacco 18.5% -2.5% 20.5% -4.5%
Drugs 5.5% +0.1% 5.6% +0%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Arizona United States
Females 15-19 62.0 -15 45.8 +1.2

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
Arizona United States
Physically Inactive 23.2% -3.8% 28.0% -8.6%

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 Arizona United States
Pap Smear 79.4% +3% 82.0% +0.4%
Mammogram 78.0% +4.5% 80.0% +2.5%
Colonoscopy 40.3% +7% 43.1% +4.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.0% +2.2% 65.5% +2.7%
Flu Vaccine 65.3% +3% 69.4% -1.1%