Gadsden, Arizona — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Yuma 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).
| Substance | Arizona | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 16.1% | -1.1% | 14.6% | +0.4% |
| Tobacco | 18.5% | -4.5% | 20.5% | -6.5% |
| Drugs | 5.5% | ±0.0% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Yuma County, Arizona. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Arizona | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 62.0 | +10 | 45.8 | +26.2 |
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)
| Arizona | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 23.2% | +0% | 28.0% | -4.8% |
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 | Arizona | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 79.4% | -2.1% | 82.0% | -4.7% |
| Mammogram | 78.0% | +1.6% | 80.0% | -0.4% |
| Colonoscopy | 40.3% | +2.8% | 43.1% | -0% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 66.0% | -2.5% | 65.5% | -2% |
| Flu Vaccine | 65.3% | -5.5% | 69.4% | -9.6% |