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PRESTON COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Preston County is

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