West Plains, Missouri — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Howell County, Missouri 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 | Missouri | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 14.0% | -1% | 14.6% | -1.6% |
| Tobacco | 23.6% | +2.4% | 20.5% | +5.5% |
| Drugs | 4.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Howell County, Missouri. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Missouri | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 47.8 | +20.2 | 45.8 | +22.2 |
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)
| Missouri | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 29.3% | -0.3% | 28.0% | +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 | Missouri | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 79.4% | -14.2% | 82.0% | -16.8% |
| Mammogram | 77.8% | N/A | 80.0% | N/A |
| Colonoscopy | 43.7% | N/A | 43.1% | N/A |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 65.6% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 70.4% | N/A | 69.4% | N/A |