Unity, Oregon — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Baker 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
17%
Alcohol
24%
Tobacco
7.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Oregon United States
Alcohol 15.7% +1.3% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 18.1% +5.9% 20.5% +3.5%
Drugs 7.5% -0.1% 5.6% +1.8%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Baker 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 +2.6 45.8 -6.8

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% -0.1% 28.0% -9.2%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Oregon United States
Pap Smear 76.7% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 81.2% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 45.4% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 70.5% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 70.7% N/A 69.4% N/A