Stateline, Nevada — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Douglas County, Nevada 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
18%
Tobacco
6.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Nevada United States
Alcohol 17.9% +2.1% 14.6% +5.4%
Tobacco 22.1% -4.1% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 6.1% +0.1% 5.6% +0.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Nevada United States
Females 15-19 45.4 -25.4 45.8 -25.8

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
Nevada United States
Physically Inactive 23.8% -7.4% 28.0% -11.6%

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 Nevada United States
Pap Smear 76.6% +0.5% 82.0% -4.9%
Mammogram 72.2% -0.5% 80.0% -8.3%
Colonoscopy 36.9% +8.3% 43.1% +2.1%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.8% -10% 65.5% -8.7%
Flu Vaccine 61.8% -1.8% 69.4% -9.4%