medication throughout the year. Number of adults, by reason they use medication Medications Source: Yakima County, 2012 Scarborough Report Yakima/Pasco/Richland/Kennewick R2, (Fall 2011 - Fall 2012) Base: 170,200 Yakima County adults 44,500 15,800 3,800 1,000 37,800 22,700 14,200 67,700 32,300 38,700 13,600 18,600 59,300 0 25,000 50,000 75,000 Other reason Weight loss Quit smoking Impotence/erectile dysfunction (ED) High blood pressure Digestive disorder (acid reflux, ulcer, etc.) Diabetes Cold or flu Cholesterol Children's medicine Asthma Arthritis Allergies The Yakima Herald Republic reaches 73% of adults who use medications (typical week, print & online reach)