North Little Rock, Arkansas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Pulaski County, Arkansas 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
16%
Alcohol
20%
Tobacco
5.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Arkansas United States
Alcohol 10.8% +5.2% 14.6% +1.4%
Tobacco 23.3% -3.3% 20.5% -0.5%
Drugs 5.7% -0.3% 5.6% -0.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Arkansas United States
Females 15-19 62.2 -2.2 45.8 +14.2

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
Arkansas United States
Physically Inactive 31.6% -3% 28.0% +0.6%

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 Arkansas United States
Pap Smear 76.8% +6.1% 82.0% +0.9%
Mammogram 73.3% +5.6% 80.0% -1.1%
Colonoscopy 37.4% +12.6% 43.1% +6.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.8% -0.5% 65.5% -3.2%
Flu Vaccine 71.1% -4.8% 69.4% -3.1%