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TUCKER COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Tucker County is

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