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SUMMERS COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Summers County is

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