Tigard, Oregon — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Washington County, Oregon 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
16%
Alcohol
13%
Tobacco
7.2%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Oregon United States
Alcohol 15.7% +0.3% 14.6% +1.4%
Tobacco 18.1% -5.1% 20.5% -7.5%
Drugs 7.5% -0.3% 5.6% +1.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Oregon United States
Females 15-19 36.4 -8.4 45.8 -17.8

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
Oregon United States
Physically Inactive 18.9% -2.4% 28.0% -11.5%

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 Oregon United States
Pap Smear 76.7% +6.4% 82.0% +1.1%
Mammogram 81.2% +4.1% 80.0% +5.3%
Colonoscopy 45.4% +9.6% 43.1% +11.9%
Pneumonia Vaccine 70.5% +4% 65.5% +9%
Flu Vaccine 70.7% +3.5% 69.4% +4.8%