Chloride, Arizona — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Mohave 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
17%
Alcohol
28%
Tobacco
5.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Arizona United States
Alcohol 16.1% +0.9% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 18.5% +9.5% 20.5% +7.5%
Drugs 5.5% -0.2% 5.6% -0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Mohave 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 -2 45.8 +14.2

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% +4.7% 28.0% -0.1%

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% -5.8% 82.0% -8.4%
Mammogram 78.0% -3.7% 80.0% -5.7%
Colonoscopy 40.3% -2.7% 43.1% -5.5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.0% -3.3% 65.5% -2.8%
Flu Vaccine 65.3% -6.1% 69.4% -10.2%