Oxford, Iowa — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Johnson County, Iowa 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
22%
Alcohol
14%
Tobacco
5.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Iowa United States
Alcohol 19.0% +3% 14.6% +7.4%
Tobacco 18.3% -4.3% 20.5% -6.5%
Drugs 3.8% +1.3% 5.6% -0.5%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Iowa United States
Females 15-19 30.6 -19.6 45.8 -34.8

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)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Iowa United States
Physically Inactive 25.5% -6.2% 28.0% -8.7%

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 Iowa United States
Pap Smear 82.2% +6.9% 82.0% +7.1%
Mammogram 81.2% +3.6% 80.0% +4.8%
Colonoscopy 42.5% +5.2% 43.1% +4.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.1% -0.5% 65.5% +5.1%
Flu Vaccine 76.4% +5.4% 69.4% +12.4%