Berkeley, California — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Alameda County, California 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
20%
Alcohol
12%
Tobacco
6.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance California United States
Alcohol 18.3% +1.7% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 14.5% -2.5% 20.5% -8.5%
Drugs 6.7% -0.1% 5.6% +1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group California United States
Females 15-19 36.8 -9.8 45.8 -18.8

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
California United States
Physically Inactive 18.1% -1.5% 28.0% -11.4%

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)

Compared to State and National
Procedure California United States
Pap Smear 81.7% +0.2% 82.0% -0.1%
Mammogram 85.4% -5.6% 80.0% -0.2%
Colonoscopy 45.3% +3.4% 43.1% +5.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.8% -0.3% 65.5% -3%
Flu Vaccine 71.8% -3.7% 69.4% -1.3%