Donald, Washington — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Yakima County, Washington 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
13%
Alcohol
16%
Tobacco
6.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Washington United States
Alcohol 16.2% -3.2% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 17.8% -1.8% 20.5% -4.5%
Drugs 6.6% -0.1% 5.6% +0.9%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Washington United States
Females 15-19 38.2 +32.8 45.8 +25.2

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
Washington United States
Physically Inactive 20.0% +4% 28.0% -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 Washington United States
Pap Smear 79.5% -4.1% 82.0% -6.6%
Mammogram 79.8% -0.5% 80.0% -0.7%
Colonoscopy 47.2% -5.4% 43.1% -1.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.2% -7.4% 65.5% -5.7%
Flu Vaccine 70.6% -3.1% 69.4% -1.9%