Danville, Iowa — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Des Moines County, Iowa 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
19%
Tobacco
3.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Iowa United States
Alcohol 19.0% -2% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 18.3% +0.7% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 3.8% -0.3% 5.6% -2.1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Iowa United States
Females 15-19 30.6 +19.4 45.8 +4.2

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
Iowa United States
Physically Inactive 25.5% +2.9% 28.0% +0.4%

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 Iowa United States
Pap Smear 82.2% -2.1% 82.0% -1.9%
Mammogram 81.2% -3.4% 80.0% -2.2%
Colonoscopy 42.5% -4.9% 43.1% -5.5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.1% -9.9% 65.5% -4.3%
Flu Vaccine 76.4% -0.5% 69.4% +6.5%