Encampment, Wyoming — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Carbon County, Wyoming 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
18%
Alcohol
24%
Tobacco
4.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Wyoming United States
Alcohol 16.9% +1.1% 14.6% +3.4%
Tobacco 19.2% +4.8% 20.5% +3.5%
Drugs 4.7% -0.3% 5.6% -1.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Wyoming United States
Females 15-19 41.6 +16.4 45.8 +12.2

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
Wyoming United States
Physically Inactive 23.6% +7.6% 28.0% +3.2%

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 Wyoming United States
Pap Smear 77.1% -4.8% 82.0% -9.7%
Mammogram 72.0% -4.5% 80.0% -12.5%
Colonoscopy 36.5% -9.3% 43.1% -15.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 68.7% -2.2% 65.5% +1%
Flu Vaccine 71.0% -4.2% 69.4% -2.6%