Wallace, Idaho — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Shoshone County, Idaho 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 | Idaho | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 13.8% | +7.2% | 14.6% | +6.4% |
| Tobacco | 17.3% | +9.7% | 20.5% | +6.5% |
| Drugs | 4.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Shoshone County, Idaho. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Idaho | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 39.2 | +10.8 | 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)
| Idaho | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 22.7% | +4.2% | 28.0% | -1.1% |
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 | Idaho | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 72.8% | -7.1% | 82.0% | -16.3% |
| Mammogram | 71.4% | N/A | 80.0% | N/A |
| Colonoscopy | 36.0% | -5.7% | 43.1% | -12.8% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 61.7% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 66.8% | -2.3% | 69.4% | -4.9% |