Ranchettes, Wyoming — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Laramie County, Wyoming 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 | Wyoming | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 16.9% | -1.9% | 14.6% | +0.4% |
| Tobacco | 19.2% | +1.8% | 20.5% | +0.5% |
| Drugs | 4.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Laramie County, Wyoming. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Wyoming | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 41.6 | +12.4 | 45.8 | +8.2 |
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)
| Wyoming | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 23.6% | -0.2% | 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 | Wyoming | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 77.1% | +5.6% | 82.0% | +0.7% |
| Mammogram | 72.0% | +8.9% | 80.0% | +0.9% |
| Colonoscopy | 36.5% | +7.2% | 43.1% | +0.6% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 68.7% | +2.6% | 65.5% | +5.8% |
| Flu Vaccine | 71.0% | +5.1% | 69.4% | +6.7% |