Hyrum, Utah — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Cache County, Utah 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
6%
Alcohol
5%
Tobacco
4.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Utah United States
Alcohol 9.0% -3% 14.6% -8.6%
Tobacco 12.2% -7.2% 20.5% -15.5%
Drugs 3.8% +0.5% 5.6% -1.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Utah United States
Females 15-19 36.3 -13.3 45.8 -22.8

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
Utah United States
Physically Inactive 20.7% -2.8% 28.0% -10.1%

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 Utah United States
Pap Smear 73.7% -0.3% 82.0% -8.6%
Mammogram 75.4% +5.2% 80.0% +0.6%
Colonoscopy 36.5% +17.9% 43.1% +11.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.3% +2.8% 65.5% -0.4%
Flu Vaccine 71.5% +2.8% 69.4% +4.9%