Tonopah, Nevada — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Nye 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).

Percentage of the Population
14%
Alcohol
25%
Tobacco
6.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Nevada United States
Alcohol 17.9% -3.9% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 22.1% +2.9% 20.5% +4.5%
Drugs 6.1% +0.1% 5.6% +0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Nevada United States
Females 15-19 45.4 -0.4 45.8 -0.8

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
Nevada United States
Physically Inactive 23.8% +4.9% 28.0% +0.7%

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 Nevada United States
Pap Smear 76.6% -3.3% 82.0% -8.7%
Mammogram 72.2% -4.8% 80.0% -12.6%
Colonoscopy 36.9% -10.4% 43.1% -16.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.8% -3.5% 65.5% -2.2%
Flu Vaccine 61.8% -5.9% 69.4% -13.5%