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RITCHIE COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Ritchie County is

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