Redwood, Oregon — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Josephine County, Oregon 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
23%
Tobacco
7.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Oregon United States
Alcohol 15.7% -1.7% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 18.1% +4.9% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 7.5% -0.2% 5.6% +1.7%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Oregon United States
Females 15-19 36.4 -0.4 45.8 -9.8

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
Oregon United States
Physically Inactive 18.9% +1.8% 28.0% -7.3%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Oregon United States
Pap Smear 76.7% -4.4% 82.0% -9.7%
Mammogram 81.2% -3.8% 80.0% -2.6%
Colonoscopy 45.4% -4.1% 43.1% -1.8%
Pneumonia Vaccine 70.5% -14% 65.5% -9%
Flu Vaccine 70.7% -10.2% 69.4% -8.9%