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RITCHIE COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Ritchie County is

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