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ROANE COUNTY - OVERVIEW
In comparison to the U.S., Roane County is

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