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WAYNE COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Wayne County is

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

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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