Elkton, Oregon — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Douglas County, Oregon 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
15%
Alcohol
26%
Tobacco
7.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Oregon United States
Alcohol 15.7% -0.7% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 18.1% +7.9% 20.5% +5.5%
Drugs 7.5% -0.1% 5.6% +1.8%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Oregon United States
Females 15-19 36.4 +3.6 45.8 -5.8

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
Oregon United States
Physically Inactive 18.9% +1.7% 28.0% -7.4%

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 Oregon United States
Pap Smear 76.7% -3.3% 82.0% -8.6%
Mammogram 81.2% -3.2% 80.0% -2%
Colonoscopy 45.4% -3.5% 43.1% -1.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 70.5% -3.5% 65.5% +1.5%
Flu Vaccine 70.7% -3.8% 69.4% -2.5%