South Salt Lake, Utah — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Salt Lake County, Utah 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
12%
Alcohol
12%
Tobacco
3.7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Utah United States
Alcohol 9.0% +3% 14.6% -2.6%
Tobacco 12.2% -0.2% 20.5% -8.5%
Drugs 3.8% -0.1% 5.6% -1.9%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Utah United States
Females 15-19 36.3 +1.7 45.8 -7.8

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
Utah United States
Physically Inactive 20.7% -2.3% 28.0% -9.6%

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 Utah United States
Pap Smear 73.7% +4.5% 82.0% -3.8%
Mammogram 75.4% +1.9% 80.0% -2.7%
Colonoscopy 36.5% +11.2% 43.1% +4.5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.3% +6.2% 65.5% +3%
Flu Vaccine 71.5% +1.2% 69.4% +3.3%