Hot Springs Landing, New Mexico — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Sierra County, New Mexico 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
9%
Alcohol
24%
Tobacco
5.9%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New Mexico United States
Alcohol 13.1% -4.1% 14.6% -5.6%
Tobacco 20.6% +3.4% 20.5% +3.5%
Drugs 6.2% -0.3% 5.6% +0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group New Mexico United States
Females 15-19 62.5 +4.5 45.8 +21.2

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
New Mexico United States
Physically Inactive 22.3% +2% 28.0% -3.7%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure New Mexico United States
Pap Smear 78.9% -9.9% 82.0% -13%
Mammogram 74.7% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 38.0% -2.6% 43.1% -7.7%
Pneumonia Vaccine 60.7% +1.7% 65.5% -3.1%
Flu Vaccine 67.8% -6.1% 69.4% -7.7%