Crosby, Texas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Harris County, Texas 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
4.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Texas United States
Alcohol 11.5% +5.5% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 15.6% +0.4% 20.5% -4.5%
Drugs 4.3% -0.1% 5.6% -1.4%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Texas United States
Females 15-19 66.1 -6.1 45.8 +14.2

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
Texas United States
Physically Inactive 27.5% -4.2% 28.0% -4.7%

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 Texas United States
Pap Smear 82.4% -2.3% 82.0% -1.9%
Mammogram 80.3% -4.8% 80.0% -4.5%
Colonoscopy 41.5% +2.3% 43.1% +0.7%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.2% -7.9% 65.5% -9.2%
Flu Vaccine 67.2% -5.8% 69.4% -8%