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HANCOCK COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Hancock County is

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


* An asterick (*) indicates a statistically significant difference from the U.S. rate.
** Number is too small for a valid comparison.

See Introduction for explanation of tables.

Last updated April 28, 2005.

If you have further questions about West Virginia vital statistics data, you may contact the Health Statistics Center at:
Phone: 304-558-9100
Email:dhhrvitalreg@wv.gov
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