Ralston, Nebraska — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Douglas County, Nebraska 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
20%
Alcohol
20%
Tobacco
3.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Nebraska United States
Alcohol 18.2% +1.8% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 16.6% +3.4% 20.5% -0.5%
Drugs 3.9% -0.1% 5.6% -1.8%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Nebraska United States
Females 15-19 31.2 +11.8 45.8 -2.8

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
Nebraska United States
Physically Inactive 27.6% -4% 28.0% -4.4%

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 Nebraska United States
Pap Smear 80.5% +4.7% 82.0% +3.2%
Mammogram 79.5% +1.8% 80.0% +1.3%
Colonoscopy 35.3% +9.9% 43.1% +2.1%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.5% +0.2% 65.5% +1.2%
Flu Vaccine 73.3% +2.1% 69.4% +6%