Summary of
West Virginia

Strengths

Low prevalence of excessive drinking
Low prevalence of high-risk HIV behaviors
High per capita public health funding

Challenges

High prevalence of multiple chronic conditions
High economic hardship index score
High prevalence of cigarette smoking

Highlights

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Published December 2023

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Published May 2024

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Published October 2024

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Health of Those Who Have Served Report

Published July 2022

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Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Data Brief

Published August 2024

Measuring the breadth, depth and persistence of key maternal and infant health disparities by demographic group and at the state level.

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Featured Measures

Occupational Fatalities in West Virginia

Occupational Fatalities in the United States

Occupational Fatalities

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