Palo, Iowa — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Linn 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).
| Substance | Iowa | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 19.0% | +2% | 14.6% | +6.4% |
| Tobacco | 18.3% | -1.3% | 20.5% | -3.5% |
| Drugs | 3.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Linn County, Iowa. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Iowa | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 30.6 | -2.6 | 45.8 | -17.8 |
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)
| Iowa | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 25.5% | -2.1% | 28.0% | -4.6% |
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)
| Procedure | Iowa | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 82.2% | +4.8% | 82.0% | +5% |
| Mammogram | 81.2% | -1.3% | 80.0% | -0.1% |
| Colonoscopy | 42.5% | +5.6% | 43.1% | +5% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 71.1% | +5% | 65.5% | +10.6% |
| Flu Vaccine | 76.4% | -0.2% | 69.4% | +6.8% |