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KANAWHA COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Kanawha County is

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

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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