Owyhee, Nevada — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Elko County, Nevada 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
24%
Alcohol
23%
Tobacco
6.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Nevada United States
Alcohol 17.9% +6.1% 14.6% +9.4%
Tobacco 22.1% +0.9% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 6.1% +0.3% 5.6% +0.8%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Nevada United States
Females 15-19 45.4 +11.6 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
Nevada United States
Physically Inactive 23.8% +0.8% 28.0% -3.4%

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 Nevada United States
Pap Smear 76.6% -1.3% 82.0% -6.7%
Mammogram 72.2% -5.4% 80.0% -13.2%
Colonoscopy 36.9% -11.4% 43.1% -17.6%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.8% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 61.8% N/A 69.4% N/A