Independence, Utah — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Wasatch County, Utah 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 | Utah | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 9.0% | ±0.0% | 14.6% | -5.6% |
| Tobacco | 12.2% | -3.2% | 20.5% | -11.5% |
| Drugs | 3.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Wasatch County, Utah. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Utah | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 36.3 | -5.3 | 45.8 | -14.8 |
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)
| Utah | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 20.7% | -5.2% | 28.0% | -12.5% |
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)
| Procedure | Utah | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 73.7% | +4.5% | 82.0% | -3.8% |
| Mammogram | 75.4% | +0.7% | 80.0% | -3.9% |
| Colonoscopy | 36.5% | +11.6% | 43.1% | +4.9% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 62.3% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 71.5% | N/A | 69.4% | N/A |