Ferndale, Washington — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Whatcom 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
18%
Alcohol
15%
Tobacco
7.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Washington United States
Alcohol 16.2% +1.8% 14.6% +3.4%
Tobacco 17.8% -2.8% 20.5% -5.5%
Drugs 6.6% +0.7% 5.6% +1.7%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Whatcom 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 -18.2 45.8 -25.8

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
Washington United States
Physically Inactive 20.0% -4.5% 28.0% -12.5%

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% -3.8% 82.0% -6.3%
Mammogram 79.8% +1.9% 80.0% +1.7%
Colonoscopy 47.2% -1.5% 43.1% +2.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 67.2% +3.5% 65.5% +5.2%
Flu Vaccine 70.6% -0.2% 69.4% +1%