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PUTNAM COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Putnam County is

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