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RALEIGH COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Raleigh County is

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