West Des Moines, Iowa — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Polk County, Iowa 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 | Iowa | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 19.0% | ±0.0% | 14.6% | +4.4% |
| Tobacco | 18.3% | +0.7% | 20.5% | -1.5% |
| Drugs | 3.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Polk County, Iowa. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Iowa | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 30.6 | +10.4 | 45.8 | -4.8 |
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)
| Iowa | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 25.5% | -1.6% | 28.0% | -4.1% |
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 | Iowa | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 82.2% | +5.9% | 82.0% | +6.1% |
| Mammogram | 81.2% | -0.1% | 80.0% | +1.1% |
| Colonoscopy | 42.5% | +5.5% | 43.1% | +4.9% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 71.1% | +1.3% | 65.5% | +6.9% |
| Flu Vaccine | 76.4% | +0.1% | 69.4% | +7.1% |