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BRAXTON COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Braxton County is

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

* A statistically significant difference from the U.S..
** Number is too small for a valid comparison.
Last updated March 7, 2001.

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