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ROANE COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Roane County is

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