Winchester, Nevada — Behavioral Patterns
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use
Percentage of the total adult population in Clark 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% | +1.1% | 14.6% | +4.4% |
| Tobacco | 22.1% | -0.1% | 20.5% | +1.5% |
| Drugs | 6.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | +0.4% |
Teen Pregnancy
Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Clark County, Nevada. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
| Group | Nevada | United States | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females 15-19 | 45.4 | +4.6 | 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)
| Nevada | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physically Inactive | 23.8% | +1.8% | 28.0% | -2.4% |
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% | +3.5% | 82.0% | -1.9% |
| Mammogram | 72.2% | +5.1% | 80.0% | -2.7% |
| Colonoscopy | 36.9% | +2.5% | 43.1% | -3.7% |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | 66.8% | -0.9% | 65.5% | +0.4% |
| Flu Vaccine | 61.8% | -5.4% | 69.4% | -13% |