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MERCER COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Mercer County is

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