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KANAWHA COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Kanawha County is

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