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MARION COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Marion County is

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


* An asterick (*) indicates a statistically significant difference from the U.S. rate.

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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