Santa Rosa, New Mexico — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Guadalupe County, New Mexico 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
Compared to State and National
Substance New Mexico United States
Alcohol 13.1% N/A 14.6% N/A
Tobacco 20.6% N/A 20.5% N/A
Drugs 6.2% +0.1% 5.6% +0.7%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group New Mexico United States
Females 15-19 62.5 -11.5 45.8 +5.2

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
New Mexico United States
Physically Inactive 22.3% +0.6% 28.0% -5.1%

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 New Mexico United States
Pap Smear 78.9% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 74.7% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 38.0% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 60.7% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 67.8% N/A 69.4% N/A