TCC Report Card 2017 - Top Ten Leading Causes of Death
TOP TEN LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH
GOAL: To be the healthiest county in Michigan
In Calhoun County, the top three leading causes of death among all ages (heart disease, cancer, and chronic lower respiratory diseases) accounted for over half of all deaths in 2015 (793 out of 1,520 deaths). The rate of heart disease and cancer in Calhoun County was higher than the state in 2015. Overall, females experienced higher numbers of deaths from heart disease while males experienced higher numbers of deaths due to cancer.
In Calhoun County, the top three leading causes of death among all ages (heart disease, cancer, and chronic lower respiratory diseases) accounted for over half of all deaths in 2015 (793 out of 1,520 deaths). The rate of heart disease and cancer in Calhoun County was higher than the state in 2015. Overall, females experienced higher numbers of deaths from heart disease while males experienced higher numbers of deaths due to cancer.
Author:
The Coordinating Council (TCC) of Calhoun County
Resource Date:
September, 2017
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Resource Address:
The Coordinating Council
140 W. Michigan Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
140 W. Michigan Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017