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CALHOUN COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Calhoun County is

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