Anchorage, Alaska — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Anchorage County, Alaska 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).

Percentage of the Population
19%
Alcohol
17%
Tobacco
7.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Alaska United States
Alcohol 20.3% -1.3% 14.6% +4.4%
Tobacco 27.4% -10.4% 20.5% -3.5%
Drugs 7.6% -0.1% 5.6% +1.9%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Anchorage County, Alaska. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Alaska United States
Females 15-19 52.5 -13.5 45.8 -6.8

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)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Alaska United States
Physically Inactive 25.1% -2.4% 28.0% -5.3%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Alaska United States
Pap Smear % N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram % N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy % N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine % N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine % N/A 69.4% N/A