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BOONE COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Boone County is

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


* An asterick (*) indicates a statistically significant difference from the U.S. rate.
** Number is too small for a valid comparison.

See Introduction for explanation of tables.

Last updated April 28, 2005.

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Phone: 304-558-9100
Email:dhhrvitalreg@wv.gov
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