Palo, Iowa — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Linn County, Iowa 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
21%
Alcohol
17%
Tobacco
3.6%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Iowa United States
Alcohol 19.0% +2% 14.6% +6.4%
Tobacco 18.3% -1.3% 20.5% -3.5%
Drugs 3.8% -0.2% 5.6% -2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Iowa United States
Females 15-19 30.6 -2.6 45.8 -17.8

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
Iowa United States
Physically Inactive 25.5% -2.1% 28.0% -4.6%

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 Iowa United States
Pap Smear 82.2% +4.8% 82.0% +5%
Mammogram 81.2% -1.3% 80.0% -0.1%
Colonoscopy 42.5% +5.6% 43.1% +5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.1% +5% 65.5% +10.6%
Flu Vaccine 76.4% -0.2% 69.4% +6.8%