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MCDOWELL COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., McDowell County is

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