South Salt Lake, Utah — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Salt Lake County, Utah 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 | Utah | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 9.0% | +3% | 14.6% | -2.6% |
| Tobacco | 12.2% | -0.2% | 20.5% | -8.5% |
| Drugs | 3.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Salt Lake County, Utah. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Utah | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 36.3 | +1.7 | 45.8 | -7.8 |
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)
| Utah | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 20.7% | -2.3% | 28.0% | -9.6% |
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 | Utah | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 73.7% | +4.5% | 82.0% | -3.8% |
| Mammogram | 75.4% | +1.9% | 80.0% | -2.7% |
| Colonoscopy | 36.5% | +11.2% | 43.1% | +4.5% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 62.3% | +6.2% | 65.5% | +3% |
| Flu Vaccine | 71.5% | +1.2% | 69.4% | +3.3% |