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FAYETTE COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Fayette County is

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