The
Michigan Critical Health Indicators: 2009
report describes Michigan's health and well-being and establishes a method for monitoring improvement. The report is organized by 17 specific health topics, and their 42 related measures or indicators. These indicators directly or indirectly measure the health and health behaviors of Michigan residents. The report examines each indicator, providing 10 years of data when available.
In general, the health of Michigan's population is improving. Most of the indicators, including Adult's and Adolescents' Use of Tobacco, Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Use, Heart Disease Deaths, Stroke Deaths, All Cancer Deaths, Breast Cancer Deaths, Cervical Cancer Deaths, Colorectal Cancer Deaths, Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy, Prostate Cancer Deaths, Lung Cancer Deaths, Teen Pregnancy, Adequacy of Prenatal Care, Children's Blood Lead Levels, Childhood Immunizations, Syphilis, Childhood Injuries, and Uninsured Children show improvement over time.
An increasing demand for public health services continues to exist within an uncertain financial environment. This document provides information on many state initiatives to support better health in local communities and statewide.
Review any section of the report by selecting a link below, or to view the report in its entirety click here.
For more information regarding this report, please contact:
Michigan Department of Community Health
Health Planning and Access to Care Section
Capiol View Building, 7th Floor
201 Townsend Street
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Ph. (517) 241-2966