Meridian, Idaho — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Ada 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).
| Substance | Idaho | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 13.8% | +3.2% | 14.6% | +2.4% |
| Tobacco | 17.3% | -1.3% | 20.5% | -4.5% |
| Drugs | 4.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Ada County, Idaho. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Idaho | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 39.2 | -13.2 | 45.8 | -19.8 |
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)
| Idaho | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 22.7% | -7.6% | 28.0% | -12.9% |
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 | Idaho | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 72.8% | +8.6% | 82.0% | -0.6% |
| Mammogram | 71.4% | +7.3% | 80.0% | -1.3% |
| Colonoscopy | 36.0% | +9% | 43.1% | +1.9% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 61.7% | +4.6% | 65.5% | +0.8% |
| Flu Vaccine | 66.8% | +2.3% | 69.4% | -0.3% |