Opa-locka, Florida — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Miami-Dade County, Florida 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
13%
Tobacco
5.3%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Florida United States
Alcohol 15.6% -2.6% 14.6% -1.6%
Tobacco 21.7% -8.7% 20.5% -7.5%
Drugs 5.2% +0.1% 5.6% -0.3%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Florida United States
Females 15-19 51.8 -17.8 45.8 -11.8

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
Florida United States
Physically Inactive 26.0% -2.5% 28.0% -4.5%

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 Florida United States
Pap Smear 82.6% -1.8% 82.0% -1.2%
Mammogram 83.3% -5.3% 80.0% -2%
Colonoscopy 50.5% -8.6% 43.1% -1.2%
Pneumonia Vaccine 64.1% -25.2% 65.5% -26.6%
Flu Vaccine 62.1% -16.3% 69.4% -23.6%