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HARRISON COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Harrison County is

Better* Similar Worse*
Breast Cancer Colon Cancer Diseases of the Heart
Pneumonia and Influenza Prostate Cancer Cancer - All Causes
Homicide Cancer - All Other Causes Lung Cancer
Late (3rd Trimester)/No Prenatal Care Cerebrovascular Disease Diabetes
Fetal Deaths Unintentional Injuries Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Motor Vehicle Accidents All Other Causes
Non-Motor Vehicle Accidents Years of Potential Life Lost - All Causes
Suicide Physical Inactivity
Teen Fertility Rate Smokeless Tobacco Use
Low-Birthweight Births Difficulty Seeing Doctor Because of Cost
Births to Unwed Mothers
Infant Deaths
Obesity
Hypertension
Seatbelt Nonuse
Cigarette Smoking
Binge Drinking**
No Health Insurance, Ages 18-64
Better* Similar Worse*

* A statistically significant difference from the U.S..
** Number is too small for a valid comparison
See Introduction for explanation of tables.
Last updated March 7, 2001.


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