Lexington, Nebraska — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Dawson County, Nebraska 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
15%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
3.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Nebraska United States
Alcohol 18.2% -3.2% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 16.6% +1.4% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 3.9% -0.3% 5.6% -2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Nebraska United States
Females 15-19 31.2 +31.8 45.8 +17.2

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
Nebraska United States
Physically Inactive 27.6% -1.1% 28.0% -1.5%

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 Nebraska United States
Pap Smear 80.5% +0.8% 82.0% -0.7%
Mammogram 79.5% -2.3% 80.0% -2.8%
Colonoscopy 35.3% -4.5% 43.1% -12.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.5% -1.3% 65.5% -0.3%
Flu Vaccine 73.3% -2.1% 69.4% +1.8%