Paynes Creek, California — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Tehama County, California 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 | California | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 18.3% | +0.7% | 14.6% | +4.4% |
| Tobacco | 14.5% | +3.5% | 20.5% | -2.5% |
| Drugs | 6.7% | +0.2% | 5.6% | +1.3% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Tehama County, California. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | California | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 36.8 | +12.2 | 45.8 | +3.2 |
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)
| California | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 18.1% | -1.4% | 28.0% | -11.3% |
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 | California | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 81.7% | N/A | 82.0% | N/A |
| Mammogram | 85.4% | N/A | 80.0% | N/A |
| Colonoscopy | 45.3% | N/A | 43.1% | N/A |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 62.8% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 71.8% | N/A | 69.4% | N/A |