Wallace, Idaho — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Shoshone County, Idaho 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
21%
Alcohol
27%
Tobacco
4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Idaho United States
Alcohol 13.8% +7.2% 14.6% +6.4%
Tobacco 17.3% +9.7% 20.5% +6.5%
Drugs 4.4% -0.4% 5.6% -1.6%

Teen Pregnancy

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

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Idaho United States
Females 15-19 39.2 +10.8 45.8 +4.2

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
Idaho United States
Physically Inactive 22.7% +4.2% 28.0% -1.1%

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 Idaho United States
Pap Smear 72.8% -7.1% 82.0% -16.3%
Mammogram 71.4% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 36.0% -5.7% 43.1% -12.8%
Pneumonia Vaccine 61.7% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 66.8% -2.3% 69.4% -4.9%