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PRESTON COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Preston County is

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