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MERCER COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Mercer County is

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