Hawi, Hawaii — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Hawaii County, Hawaii 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
21%
Alcohol
20%
Tobacco
6.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Hawaii United States
Alcohol 20.5% +0.5% 14.6% +6.4%
Tobacco 16.8% +3.2% 20.5% -0.5%
Drugs 6.4% +0.1% 5.6% +0.9%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Hawaii United States
Females 15-19 41.0 +5 45.8 +0.2

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
Hawaii United States
Physically Inactive 17.0% +1.2% 28.0% -9.8%

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 Hawaii United States
Pap Smear 83.9% +0.2% 82.0% +2%
Mammogram 80.1% -0.5% 80.0% -0.4%
Colonoscopy 40.8% -1.9% 43.1% -4.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.1% -2.7% 65.5% -4.1%
Flu Vaccine 73.4% -4.5% 69.4% -0.5%