Thatcher, Utah — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Box Elder 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).

Percentage of the Population
8%
Alcohol
10%
Tobacco
3.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Utah United States
Alcohol 9.0% -1% 14.6% -6.6%
Tobacco 12.2% -2.2% 20.5% -10.5%
Drugs 3.8% ±0.0% 5.6% -1.8%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Utah United States
Females 15-19 36.3 +0.7 45.8 -8.8

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
Utah United States
Physically Inactive 20.7% +1.2% 28.0% -6.1%

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 Utah United States
Pap Smear 73.7% -1.8% 82.0% -10.1%
Mammogram 75.4% +5.7% 80.0% +1.1%
Colonoscopy 36.5% -3.9% 43.1% -10.5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.3% +1.6% 65.5% -1.6%
Flu Vaccine 71.5% +9.6% 69.4% +11.7%