Sidney, Nebraska — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Cheyenne 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
3.7%
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% -0.2% 5.6% -1.9%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Cheyenne 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 +3.8 45.8 -10.8

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% -3.6% 28.0% -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% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 79.5% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 35.3% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.5% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 73.3% N/A 69.4% N/A