Alamogordo, 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).
| 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)
| 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)
| 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)
| 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% |