Palmyra, Nebraska — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Otoe 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
25%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
3.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Nebraska United States
Alcohol 18.2% +6.8% 14.6% +10.4%
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 Otoe 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 +2.8 45.8 -11.8

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
Nebraska United States
Physically Inactive 27.6% -0.4% 28.0% -0.8%

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% -2.2% 82.0% -3.7%
Mammogram 79.5% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 35.3% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.5% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 73.3% +8.8% 69.4% +12.7%