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Butte County Ranks High In Smoking, Obesity and Drinking Health Issues

 

Butte County ranks higher than the statewide average in smoking, obesity, and drinking related deaths.

 

Butte County is ranked 38 out of 57 counties on the list. Adult smoking was at 15% compared to the overall state ranking of 12%. Alcohol-impaired driving deaths for Butte County was at 36% where as the overall state rate was at 30%. Adult obesity rates for Butte County were 2% above the state's overall figures.

 

You can find this and much more information at countyhealthrankings.org.