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BOONE COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Boone County is

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

* A statistically significant difference from the U.S..
** Number is too small for a valid comparison.

See Introduction for explanation of tables.

Last updated March 7, 2001.

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