Damascus, Arkansas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Faulkner County, Arkansas 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
18%
Tobacco
6.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Arkansas United States
Alcohol 10.8% +3.2% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 23.3% -5.3% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 5.7% +0.7% 5.6% +0.8%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Arkansas United States
Females 15-19 62.2 -26.2 45.8 -9.8

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
Arkansas United States
Physically Inactive 31.6% -2.8% 28.0% +0.8%

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 Arkansas United States
Pap Smear 76.8% +5.5% 82.0% +0.3%
Mammogram 73.3% +3.6% 80.0% -3.1%
Colonoscopy 37.4% +6.6% 43.1% +0.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.8% -1.3% 65.5% -4%
Flu Vaccine 71.1% +0.3% 69.4% +2%