Mora, New Mexico — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Mora County, New Mexico 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
9%
Alcohol
19%
Tobacco
6.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance New Mexico United States
Alcohol 13.1% -4.1% 14.6% -5.6%
Tobacco 20.6% -1.6% 20.5% -1.5%
Drugs 6.2% +0.1% 5.6% +0.7%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group New Mexico United States
Females 15-19 62.5 -24.5 45.8 -7.8

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
New Mexico United States
Physically Inactive 22.3% -0.4% 28.0% -6.1%

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 New Mexico United States
Pap Smear 78.9% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 74.7% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 38.0% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 60.7% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 67.8% N/A 69.4% N/A