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PLEASANTS COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Pleasants County is

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