Palominas, Arizona — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Cochise County, Arizona 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
14%
Alcohol
21%
Tobacco
5.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Arizona United States
Alcohol 16.1% -2.1% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 18.5% +2.5% 20.5% +0.5%
Drugs 5.5% +0.1% 5.6% +0%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Arizona United States
Females 15-19 62.0 -7 45.8 +9.2

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
Arizona United States
Physically Inactive 23.2% -0.9% 28.0% -5.7%

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 Arizona United States
Pap Smear 79.4% -1.9% 82.0% -4.5%
Mammogram 78.0% -4.6% 80.0% -6.6%
Colonoscopy 40.3% +4.1% 43.1% +1.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.0% -1.3% 65.5% -0.8%
Flu Vaccine 65.3% ±0.0% 69.4% -4.1%