Monroe, Louisiana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana 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
12%
Alcohol
22%
Tobacco
5.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Louisiana United States
Alcohol 13.9% -1.9% 14.6% -2.6%
Tobacco 23.1% -1.1% 20.5% +1.5%
Drugs 5.5% +0.1% 5.6% +0%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Louisiana United States
Females 15-19 58.2 -1.2 45.8 +11.2

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
Louisiana United States
Physically Inactive 31.0% -1.5% 28.0% +1.5%

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 Louisiana United States
Pap Smear 82.7% -0.1% 82.0% +0.6%
Mammogram 80.2% -3.9% 80.0% -3.7%
Colonoscopy 36.5% +5.3% 43.1% -1.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.0% -2.9% 65.5% -6.4%
Flu Vaccine 63.2% -3.9% 69.4% -10.1%