Greeley, Colorado — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Weld 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).

Percentage of the Population
17%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
8.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Colorado United States
Alcohol 16.9% +0.1% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 17.2% +0.8% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 7.7% +0.5% 5.6% +2.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Colorado United States
Females 15-19 43.7 +2.3 45.8 +0.2

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
Colorado United States
Physically Inactive 18.7% -0.2% 28.0% -9.5%

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 Colorado United States
Pap Smear 85.2% -1.1% 82.0% +2.1%
Mammogram 80.5% -2.4% 80.0% -1.9%
Colonoscopy 41.3% -3.1% 43.1% -4.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.5% -3.8% 65.5% +2.2%
Flu Vaccine 78.0% +0.9% 69.4% +9.5%