Malta, Idaho — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Cassia County, Idaho 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
10%
Alcohol
14%
Tobacco
4.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Idaho United States
Alcohol 13.8% -3.8% 14.6% -4.6%
Tobacco 17.3% -3.3% 20.5% -6.5%
Drugs 4.4% -0.1% 5.6% -1.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Idaho United States
Females 15-19 39.2 +12.8 45.8 +6.2

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
Idaho United States
Physically Inactive 22.7% +0.1% 28.0% -5.2%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Idaho United States
Pap Smear 72.8% -6.2% 82.0% -15.4%
Mammogram 71.4% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 36.0% -2% 43.1% -9.1%
Pneumonia Vaccine 61.7% -4.5% 65.5% -8.3%
Flu Vaccine 66.8% +4% 69.4% +1.4%