Waimea, Hawaii — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Kauai County, Hawaii 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
21%
Alcohol
16%
Tobacco
6.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Hawaii United States
Alcohol 20.5% +0.5% 14.6% +6.4%
Tobacco 16.8% -0.8% 20.5% -4.5%
Drugs 6.4% -0.1% 5.6% +0.7%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Hawaii United States
Females 15-19 41.0 +2 45.8 -2.8

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
Hawaii United States
Physically Inactive 17.0% -0.8% 28.0% -11.8%

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 Hawaii United States
Pap Smear 83.9% -2.8% 82.0% -0.9%
Mammogram 80.1% +0% 80.0% +0.1%
Colonoscopy 40.8% +1.4% 43.1% -0.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.1% +2.8% 65.5% +1.4%
Flu Vaccine 73.4% +4.1% 69.4% +8.1%