West Pasco, Washington — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Franklin County, Washington 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 | Washington | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 16.2% | -3.2% | 14.6% | -1.6% |
| Tobacco | 17.8% | -5.8% | 20.5% | -8.5% |
| Drugs | 6.6% | ±0.0% | 5.6% | +1% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Franklin County, Washington. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Washington | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 38.2 | +37.8 | 45.8 | +30.2 |
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)
| Washington | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 20.0% | +0.5% | 28.0% | -7.5% |
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 | Washington | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 79.5% | -0% | 82.0% | -2.5% |
| Mammogram | 79.8% | N/A | 80.0% | N/A |
| Colonoscopy | 47.2% | N/A | 43.1% | N/A |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 67.2% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 70.6% | +1.6% | 69.4% | +2.8% |