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LINCOLN COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Lincoln County is

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

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