Faysville, Texas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Hidalgo 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
15%
Alcohol
13%
Tobacco
4.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Texas United States
Alcohol 11.5% +3.5% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 15.6% -2.6% 20.5% -7.5%
Drugs 4.3% ±0.0% 5.6% -1.3%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Hidalgo 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 +20.9 45.8 +41.2

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% -3.8% 28.0% -4.3%

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% -12.3% 82.0% -11.9%
Mammogram 80.3% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 41.5% -6.9% 43.1% -8.5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.2% -8.3% 65.5% -9.6%
Flu Vaccine 67.2% -7% 69.4% -9.2%