Kings Valley, Oregon — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Benton County, Oregon 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 | Oregon | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 15.7% | -0.7% | 14.6% | +0.4% |
| Tobacco | 18.1% | -6.1% | 20.5% | -8.5% |
| Drugs | 7.5% | +1.8% | 5.6% | +3.7% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Benton County, Oregon. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Oregon | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 36.4 | -27.4 | 45.8 | -36.8 |
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)
| Oregon | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 18.9% | -4.1% | 28.0% | -13.2% |
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 | Oregon | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 76.7% | +6.5% | 82.0% | +1.2% |
| Mammogram | 81.2% | +1.1% | 80.0% | +2.3% |
| Colonoscopy | 45.4% | +15.5% | 43.1% | +17.8% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 70.5% | +5.1% | 65.5% | +10.1% |
| Flu Vaccine | 70.7% | +9.5% | 69.4% | +10.8% |