Denver, Colorado — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Denver County, Colorado 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 | Colorado | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 16.9% | +6.1% | 14.6% | +8.4% |
| Tobacco | 17.2% | +1.8% | 20.5% | -1.5% |
| Drugs | 7.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | +1.6% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Denver County, Colorado. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Colorado | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 43.7 | +34.3 | 45.8 | +32.2 |
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)
| Colorado | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 18.7% | -2.4% | 28.0% | -11.7% |
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 | Colorado | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 85.2% | -4.4% | 82.0% | -1.2% |
| Mammogram | 80.5% | -7% | 80.0% | -6.5% |
| Colonoscopy | 41.3% | -2.6% | 43.1% | -4.4% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 71.5% | +1.4% | 65.5% | +7.4% |
| Flu Vaccine | 78.0% | -4.1% | 69.4% | +4.5% |