Waco, Nebraska — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in York County, Nebraska 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 | Nebraska | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 18.2% | -1.2% | 14.6% | +2.4% |
| Tobacco | 16.6% | +2.4% | 20.5% | -1.5% |
| Drugs | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in York County, Nebraska. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Nebraska | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 31.2 | -1.2 | 45.8 | -15.8 |
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)
| Nebraska | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 27.6% | +0.5% | 28.0% | +0.1% |
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)
| Procedure | Nebraska | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 80.5% | N/A | 82.0% | N/A |
| Mammogram | 79.5% | N/A | 80.0% | N/A |
| Colonoscopy | 35.3% | N/A | 43.1% | N/A |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 66.5% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 73.3% | N/A | 69.4% | N/A |