Palmetto, Louisiana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana 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
15%
Alcohol
25%
Tobacco
5.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Louisiana United States
Alcohol 13.9% +1.1% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 23.1% +1.9% 20.5% +4.5%
Drugs 5.5% -0.1% 5.6% -0.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Louisiana United States
Females 15-19 58.2 +18.8 45.8 +31.2

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)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Louisiana United States
Physically Inactive 31.0% +1.5% 28.0% +4.5%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Louisiana United States
Pap Smear 82.7% -2% 82.0% -1.3%
Mammogram 80.2% -4% 80.0% -3.8%
Colonoscopy 36.5% -7.5% 43.1% -14.1%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.0% -1% 65.5% -4.5%
Flu Vaccine 63.2% -4.1% 69.4% -10.3%