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LEWIS COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Lewis County is

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

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Phone: 304-558-9100
Email:dhhrvitalreg@wv.gov
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