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JACKSON COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Jackson County is

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

If you have further questions about West Virginia vital statistics data, you may contact the Health Statistics Center at:
Phone: 304-558-9100
Email:dhhrvitalreg@wv.gov
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