Rye, Colorado — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Pueblo County, Colorado 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
15%
Alcohol
23%
Tobacco
7.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Colorado United States
Alcohol 16.9% -1.9% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 17.2% +5.8% 20.5% +2.5%
Drugs 7.7% +0.1% 5.6% +2.2%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Colorado United States
Females 15-19 43.7 +19.3 45.8 +17.2

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
Colorado United States
Physically Inactive 18.7% +0.6% 28.0% -8.7%

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 Colorado United States
Pap Smear 85.2% -4.4% 82.0% -1.2%
Mammogram 80.5% -5.7% 80.0% -5.2%
Colonoscopy 41.3% -9% 43.1% -10.8%
Pneumonia Vaccine 71.5% -10.7% 65.5% -4.7%
Flu Vaccine 78.0% -7.2% 69.4% +1.4%