Lima, Ohio — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Allen County, Ohio 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
16%
Alcohol
22%
Tobacco
5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Ohio United States
Alcohol 15.5% +0.5% 14.6% +1.4%
Tobacco 21.8% +0.2% 20.5% +1.5%
Drugs 5.0% ±0.0% 5.6% -0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Ohio United States
Females 15-19 38.6 +13.4 45.8 +6.2

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
Ohio United States
Physically Inactive 27.9% -1.8% 28.0% -1.9%

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 Ohio United States
Pap Smear 85.3% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 81.1% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 44.7% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 65.5% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 66.8% N/A 69.4% N/A