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NICHOLAS COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Nicholas County is

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