The Dalles, Oregon — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Wasco County, Oregon 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
13%
Alcohol
15%
Tobacco
7.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Oregon United States
Alcohol 15.7% -2.7% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 18.1% -3.1% 20.5% -5.5%
Drugs 7.5% -0.2% 5.6% +1.7%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Oregon United States
Females 15-19 36.4 +5.6 45.8 -3.8

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
Oregon United States
Physically Inactive 18.9% +0.4% 28.0% -8.7%

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 Oregon United States
Pap Smear 76.7% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 81.2% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 45.4% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 70.5% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 70.7% N/A 69.4% N/A