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FAYETTE COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Fayette County is

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