West Wendover, Nevada — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Elko County, Nevada 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 | Nevada | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 17.9% | +6.1% | 14.6% | +9.4% |
| Tobacco | 22.1% | +0.9% | 20.5% | +2.5% |
| Drugs | 6.1% | +0.3% | 5.6% | +0.8% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Elko County, Nevada. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Nevada | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 45.4 | +11.6 | 45.8 | +11.2 |
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)
| Nevada | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 23.8% | +0.8% | 28.0% | -3.4% |
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 | Nevada | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear | 76.6% | -1.3% | 82.0% | -6.7% |
| Mammogram | 72.2% | -5.4% | 80.0% | -13.2% |
| Colonoscopy | 36.9% | -11.4% | 43.1% | -17.6% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 66.8% | N/A | 65.5% | N/A |
| Flu Vaccine | 61.8% | N/A | 69.4% | N/A |