McLean, Texas — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Gray 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
Compared to State and National
Substance Texas United States
Alcohol 11.5% N/A 14.6% N/A
Tobacco 15.6% N/A 20.5% N/A
Drugs 4.3% ±0.0% 5.6% -1.3%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Gray 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 +9.9 45.8 +30.2

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
Texas United States
Physically Inactive 27.5% +10.1% 28.0% +9.6%

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% N/A 82.0% N/A
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% N/A 69.4% N/A