Humboldt River Ranch, Nevada — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Pershing County, Nevada 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
26%
Tobacco
6.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Nevada United States
Alcohol 17.9% N/A 14.6% N/A
Tobacco 22.1% +3.9% 20.5% +5.5%
Drugs 6.1% +0.4% 5.6% +0.9%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Nevada United States
Females 15-19 45.4 +7.6 45.8 +7.2

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
Nevada United States
Physically Inactive 23.8% +2.2% 28.0% -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 Nevada United States
Pap Smear 76.6% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 72.2% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 36.9% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.8% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 61.8% N/A 69.4% N/A