Orinda, California — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Contra Costa County, California 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
19%
Alcohol
13%
Tobacco
6.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance California United States
Alcohol 18.3% +0.7% 14.6% +4.4%
Tobacco 14.5% -1.5% 20.5% -7.5%
Drugs 6.7% -0.1% 5.6% +1%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group California United States
Females 15-19 36.8 -12.8 45.8 -21.8

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
California United States
Physically Inactive 18.1% -0.8% 28.0% -10.7%

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 California United States
Pap Smear 81.7% -0.2% 82.0% -0.5%
Mammogram 85.4% +0.2% 80.0% +5.6%
Colonoscopy 45.3% +4.5% 43.1% +6.7%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.8% -4.1% 65.5% -6.8%
Flu Vaccine 71.8% +2.2% 69.4% +4.6%