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POCAHONTAS COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Pocahontas County is

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