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WOOD COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Wood County is

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


* An asterick (*) indicates a statistically significant difference from the U.S. rate.

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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