Berthoud, Colorado — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Larimer County, Colorado 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
17%
Alcohol
16%
Tobacco
8.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Colorado United States
Alcohol 16.9% +0.1% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 17.2% -1.2% 20.5% -4.5%
Drugs 7.7% +0.8% 5.6% +2.9%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Colorado United States
Females 15-19 43.7 -22.7 45.8 -24.8

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
Colorado United States
Physically Inactive 18.7% -4.5% 28.0% -13.8%

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 Colorado United States
Pap Smear 85.2% -0.3% 82.0% +2.9%
Mammogram 80.5% +5.5% 80.0% +6%
Colonoscopy 41.3% +13.6% 43.1% +11.8%
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.5% +3.9% 65.5% +9.9%
Flu Vaccine 78.0% -1.4% 69.4% +7.2%