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PUTNAM COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Putnam County is

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

If you have further questions about West Virginia vital statistics data, you may contact the Health Statistics Center at:
Phone: 304-558-9100
Email:dhhrvitalreg@wv.gov
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