Folsom, California — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Sacramento County, California 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
18%
Alcohol
15%
Tobacco
6.7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance California United States
Alcohol 18.3% -0.3% 14.6% +3.4%
Tobacco 14.5% +0.5% 20.5% -5.5%
Drugs 6.7% ±0.0% 5.6% +1.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group California United States
Females 15-19 36.8 +1.2 45.8 -7.8

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
California United States
Physically Inactive 18.1% +0.9% 28.0% -9%

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 California United States
Pap Smear 81.7% +0.2% 82.0% -0.1%
Mammogram 85.4% -1.9% 80.0% +3.5%
Colonoscopy 45.3% +5% 43.1% +7.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.8% +15.8% 65.5% +13.1%
Flu Vaccine 71.8% +6.6% 69.4% +9%