Tahlequah, Oklahoma — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Cherokee County, Oklahoma 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 | Oklahoma | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 11.7% | +1.3% | 14.6% | -1.6% |
| Tobacco | 25.2% | +2.8% | 20.5% | +7.5% |
| Drugs | 4.5% | +0.6% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Oklahoma | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 60.1 | -10.1 | 45.8 | +4.2 |
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)
| Oklahoma | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 32.5% | -1.3% | 28.0% | +3.2% |
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 | Oklahoma | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 77.0% | -3.8% | 82.0% | -8.8% |
| Mammogram | 73.8% | -2.3% | 80.0% | -8.5% |
| Colonoscopy | 34.4% | +4% | 43.1% | -4.7% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 70.0% | +2.8% | 65.5% | +7.3% |
| Flu Vaccine | 74.0% | +2.4% | 69.4% | +7% |