Lucas, Texas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Collin County, Texas 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
13%
Alcohol
12%
Tobacco
4.1%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Texas United States
Alcohol 11.5% +1.5% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 15.6% -3.6% 20.5% -8.5%
Drugs 4.3% -0.2% 5.6% -1.5%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Texas United States
Females 15-19 66.1 -43.1 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
Texas United States
Physically Inactive 27.5% -5.4% 28.0% -5.9%

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 Texas United States
Pap Smear 82.4% +7.2% 82.0% +7.6%
Mammogram 80.3% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 41.5% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.2% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 67.2% +12.5% 69.4% +10.3%