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Cancer Incidence in 2001 for Ohio by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

This table displays the cancer incidence (that is, new cancer diagnoses) for residents of Ohio in 2001. The table provides cancer incidence for specific types of cancer and all-cause (Total All Types) cancer incidence. The columns display 1) the CASE COUNT or number of cases, 2) AGE-ADJUSTED average annual rates per 100,000 population, and 3) CRUDE average annual rates per 100,000. Rates are NOT gender-specific. You can see that the most common cancer per 100,000 are 1) prostate cancer among men, 2) lunch and bronchus (or windpipe). 3) Breast cancer among females, 4) colon & rectum cancer, and 5) bladder cancer. You can obtain a single sheet copy of these from another link in the CANCER section of ClevelandHealth.info. Also, you can compare these Ohio rates to those in Cuyahoga County by going to link to Cancer Incidence in 2001 for Cuyahoga County.
Keywords: Statistics, Cancer, State

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Cancer Incidence in 2001 for Cuyahoga County by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

This table displays the cancer incidence (that is, new cancer diagnoses) for residents of Cuyahoga County in 2001. The table provides cancer incidence for specific types of cancer and all-cause (Total All Types) cancer incidence. The columns display 1) the CASE COUNT or number of cases, 2) AGE-ADJUSTED average annual rates per 100,000 population, and 3) CRUDE average annual rates per 100,000. Rates are NOT gender-specific. You can see that the most common cancer per 100,000 are 1) prostate cancer among men, 2) lunch and bronchus (or windpipe). 3) Breast cancer among females, 4) colon & rectum cancer, and 5) bladder cancer. You can obtain a single sheet copy of these from another link in the CANCER section of ClevelandHealth.info. Also, you can compare these Cuyahoga County rates to those across Ohio by going to link to Cancer Incidence in 2001 for Ohio.
Keywords: County, Statistics, Cancer

Cancer Death Rates 1994-98 for Cleveland Neighborhoods by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

Published by the Center for Community Solutions in February 2002, this chart shows the all-cause cancer death rates per 100,000 population for the Cleveland neighborhoods (also called Statistical Planning Areas.) These rates were averaged over the 5 years of data collected. Rates per 100,000 allow for comparison to state and national rates. Go to the following site for more information: http://www.communitysolutions.com/images/upload/resources/Mt_Pleasant_SPA.pdf
Keywords: Maps, Statistics, Leading Causes of Death, Municipal, Cancer

Heart Disease and Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease in Cuyahoga and Cleveland, 1999-2002 by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

Maps showing the burden of these two leading causes of death.
Keywords: County, Maps, Statistics, Leading Causes of Death, Municipal

United States Cancer Statistics by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

Generate custom tables, charts and reports on cancer incidence and moratlity (death rates due to cancer) using a web-based dashboard from the CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Keywords: Statistics, Cancer, Nation, Maps, Data Sources

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Project in Ohio, March 1994-March 2006 by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

Ohio statistics on breast and cervical cancer
Keywords: Statistics, Cancer, County, Disparity, Women's health

Life Expectancy and Vital Statistics - National and International links by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

The Administration on Aging publishes an Adobe .pdf booklet with links to vital statistics, life expectancy statistics and calculators on a national and international level. Some of the internal links may be out of date, as this article dates back to 2003.
Keywords: Statistics, Nation, Life Expectancy

Prevalence of Risk Factors for Heart Disease and Stroke in the US and Ohio. by jdc10 — last modified 2007-12-07 23:04 PM

Souce: BRFSS, 2004. (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System)
Keywords: Nutrition, Statistics, Tobacco, Nation, State, Physical Activity, Obesity, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes

Lung and bronchus cancer incidence in Cuyahoga County municipalities and Cleveland neighborhoods, 1998-2002 by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

Maps illustrating the average annual incidence rate per 100,000 of new lung and bronchus cancer.
Keywords: County, Statistics, Leading Causes of Death, Municipal, Cancer

State Cancer Profles - Interactive data access from the CDC by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 20:04 PM

The National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control have created an interactive web resource that allows users to analyze cancer incidence and prevalence major cancer groups. Incidence and cancer death data for Ohio by cancer type, by race, gender and age group are available, along with charts, tables and maps. Trends can be investigated for all cancer types, comparing Cuyahoga to Ohio.
Keywords: Leading Causes of Death, Cancer, Nation, County, Disparity, Featured Item

ODH releases report summarizing lung and bronchus (windpipe) cancer in Ohio by jdc10 — last modified 2007-07-17 19:31 PM

OCISS, Ohio Cancer Incidence Surveillance System of ODH released a summary of the incidence (new cases) and mortality of lunch and bronchus cancer in Ohio for 1999-2003.

Leading Causes of Death in Cleveland, 2002 by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

This report by the Cleveland Department of Public Health presents the leading causes of death during 1997-2000 and 2002.
Keywords: Statistics, Leading Causes of Death, Municipal, Cancer

Consumer's Guide to Quality Health Care in Ohio - Ohio Hospital Association by jdc10 — last modified 2007-11-30 09:07 AM

Use this portal of links created by the Ohio Hospital Association to seach for information on quality of care, outcomes, hospital accreditation, staffing, and other measures. Information on nursing homes and hospital affiliated clinics, offices and labs can also be searched.
Keywords: County, Municipal, Health Care Providers, Health Insurance, Access to Health Care, Data Sources, Services, Access to Health Care, Healthcare Quality

EPA Study Finds Keys to Success for Asthma Programs: Asthma Health Outcomes Project by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 19:58 PM

News item from the EPA noting international success in outreach, education and research in addressing environmental factors that trigger asthma symptoms.
Keywords: Health Education, Asthma

Prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the Greater Cleveland Area by db — last modified 2008-02-06 07:54 AM

2000-2006 statistics of the number of people living with HIV (only) or AIDS in the Greater Cleveland Area
Keywords: County, Statistics, HIV/AIDS, Municipal

Leading Causes of Death for Cleveland, 2002 by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

The percent of deaths during 2002 and 1997-2002 due to the leading causes of death including heart disease, types of cancer, diabetes and accidents for Cleveland.
Keywords: Statistics, Leading Causes of Death, Municipal, Cancer

Cause of Death - Preliminary National Results for 2003 by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

The National Center for Health Statistics (CDC) publishes "National Vital Statistics Reports". The issue presents preliminary US data on deaths, death rates, life expectancy, leading causes of death and infant mortality for 2003, by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin.
Keywords: Nation, Statistics, Leading Causes of Death

SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by db — last modified 2007-10-21 23:42 PM

The Ohio Department of Health links to general information, statistics and laws related to SIDS. Also includes reporting forms for providers.
Keywords: Infant Mortality, Leading Causes of Death, General Information, Data Sources, Statistics, Maternal Infant and Child Health, Pregnancy, Parents, Children

heartdx-clrd-thumb by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 20:03 PM

CDPH and CCBH production
Keywords: County, Maps, Leading Causes of Death

Leading Causes of Death, 1999-2002 for Cleveland, Ring Municipalities, and Cuyahoga County by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

Joint report of CDPH and CCBH: Percent of deaths by cause
Keywords: Respiratory Diseases, Chronic Kidney Disease, Statistics, Leading Causes of Death, Municipal, Cancer, County, Stroke, HIV/AIDS, Asthma, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes

Sleep Related Deaths in Cuyahoga County by db — last modified 2007-10-21 23:42 PM

"Protecting Our Future", is a campaign of the Child Fatality Review Committee of the Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office that publishes annual reports on sleep-related deaths, including SIDS, for the county.
Keywords: Infant Mortality, Leading Causes of Death, Infant Mortality, County, Disparity, Statistics, Maternal Infant and Child Health, Pregnancy, Parents

Ohio and Cuyahoga Immunization Rate for Children, 2000-2006 by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

Successful completion rate of the 4:3:1:3:3:1 series of immunizations is discussed here. Data up to 2006 are currently reported by the CDC National Immunization Survey (NIS) and ODH.
Keywords: County, State, Statistics, Immunizations, Children

Flu Shots among Elders in Cuyahoga County, 2005 by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

In 2005, 68.6% (60.7-75.2) Cuyahoga County residents age 65 and older received a flu shot in the year indicated. Additional analyses by gender, race, age groups, income and education are available in the linked BRFSS site.
Keywords: County, Seniors, Statistics, Immunizations

Cleveland and Philadelphia Selected by CDC for HIV Testing Campaign by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 20:00 PM

"Take Charge, Take the Test" targets African American women age 18-34.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS

Unmet Dental Health Care Needs in Some Cuyahoga County Grade School Children by db — last modified 2007-09-24 19:51 PM

A pilot study by the Cuyahoga County Board of Health showed that, among nine schools, 30% of 3rd grade children that received dental screening had obvious dental needs.
Keywords: Access to Health Care, County, Dental, Children

HIV, AIDS and STDs among older persons by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

General information and links on HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted disease among older citizens (50 and over)
Keywords: Seniors, STD, Statistics, Safe Sex, HIV/AIDS

Diabetes in Cuyahoga County (BRFSS, 2004 & 2005) by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

In 2005, 7.6% (5.7-9.6) and in 2004, 9.1% (5.2-13.1) of Cuyahoga County residents surveyed were diagnosed with diabetes. Inspect this BRFSS report for more details.
Keywords: County, Statistics, Diabetes

Persons Without Health Insurance: 1998 & 2001 by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:04 PM

This report by the Center for Community Solutions details national, regional (county level) and local statistics on the percentage of children and adults without health insurance. (Part of the Social Indicators series)
Keywords: Health Insurance, Nation, Access to Health Care, County, Disparity, Children, Municipal

West Nile Virus (WNV) Surveillance in Ohio by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

Ohio Department of Health officials track WNV in animals, arthropods (mosquitoes) and humans. The Surveillance site discusses surveillance of WNV among birds and horses, while Fact Sheets and updates are also available.
Keywords: Statistics

Take Charge. Take the Test - HIV Testing Campaign of the CDC by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:00 PM

Keywords: HIV/AIDS

Diabetes in Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties (BRFSS, 2004) by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

Compare the prevalence of diabetes among adults in Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties.
Keywords: County, Statistics, Diabetes

Diabetes in Ohio (BRFSS, 2004 & 2005) by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

In 2004 and 2005, 7.8% (6.6-9.0) and 6.7% (5.7-7.7) of Ohioans were diagnosed with diabetes, respectively. Their confidence intervals overlap and we conclude that these two levels are not significantly different. Further data by gender, age groups, race, income and education are available through this linked BRFSS site.
Keywords: Statistics, Diabetes

Women and HIV/AIDS - Kaiser Family Foundation report by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

July 2007 fact sheet from the Henry J Kaiser Foundation details national statistics, trends, access to health care, health insurance and testing associated with HIV/AIDS among women in the US.
Keywords: Statistics, Access to Health Care, Women's health, HIV/AIDS, Health Insurance

Ohio Department of Health HIV and AIDS Reports by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

ODH produces annual and bi-annual reports on the prevalence (current numbers of people with HIV or HIV/AIDS) and the exposure risk (self-reported risk of transmission when HIV was acquired.) Detailed reports are provided on the epidemic statewide and by county.
Keywords: County, Statistics, HIV/AIDS

Ohio Improves Slightly in Health Care Quality Measures by db — last modified 2007-11-30 09:07 AM

Ohio's health care measured low-average against the US in 2005, but improved slightly since since the previous year, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
Keywords: Mental Health, Infant Mortality, Leading Causes of Death, Cancer, Health Care Providers, State, Health Insurance, Disparity, Statistics, Maternal Infant and Child Health, HIV/AIDS, Nation, Heart Disease, Access to Health Care, Diabetes, Healthcare Quality

Trends in HIV-Related Risk Behaviors Among High School Students --- United States, 1991--2005 by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:10 PM

An August 2006 MMWR Weekly report from the CDC discusses statistics in risky sexual behaviors among high students that put them at risk of being infected with the HIV virus.
Keywords: Disparity, Statistics, HIV/AIDS, Nation, Teens

Fish consumption advisory for expectant, pregnant and nursing mothers and young children - Ohio EPA by db — last modified 2007-10-21 23:42 PM

Ohio EPA has published an easily read guide warning vulnerable populations from eating specific ocean, lake and stream fish. Details on eating canned light (albacore) tuna and tuna steaks are detailed. Last updated for 2007.
Keywords: Environment, Maternal Infant and Child Health, Food Safety, Cancer

CDC new guidelines recommend HIV testing for all persons age 13 to 64 by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 20:00 PM

The CDC recommends to health care providers that HIV testing be added as a routine part of testing and evaluation for anyone 13-64 years of age.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS

Ohio Cancer Incidence Surveillance System (OCISS), by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

Cancer incidence case information for all Ohio residents is collected and analyzed by the Ohio Department of Health. All health care providers in Ohio are required by law to report all cancers diagnosed and/or treated in Ohio to ODH. This site provides links to reports, fact sheet, an interactive database and newsletters.
Keywords: Statistics, Leading Causes of Death, Cancer, County, Data Sources

Hepatitis - General Information by db — last modified 2008-01-23 04:21 AM

Information on hepatitis types A, B, C, D and E provided by the CDC and other leading national sources is presented here.
Keywords: General Information, Statistics, Liver Disease

Hepatitis B Among Asian and Pacific Islanders by db — last modified 2008-01-23 04:25 AM

Asian and Pacific Island Americans represent more than half of the 1.3-1.5 million known hepatitis B carriers.
Keywords: Health Education, Liver Disease

Lead Rally Poster, 2006 by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 20:04 PM

Keywords: County, Environment, Children, Lead Poisoning, Municipal

US HIV/AIDS Surveillance Summary and Link to Reports by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

Tabular and graphic information about U.S. AIDS and HIV case reports, including data by state, metropolitan statistical area, mode of exposure, sex, race/ethnicity, age group, vital status, and case definition category
Keywords: State, Statistics, HIV/AIDS, MSA, Nation

More Cuyahoga County Teens Reported As HIV-Positive by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 20:00 PM

Keywords: HIV/AIDS

Latinos and HIV/AIDS - Kaiser Family Foundation report by db — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

July 2007 fact sheet from the Henry J Kaiser Foundation details national statistics, trends, access to health care, health insurance and testing associated with HIV/AIDS among Latino/Hispanic Americans.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, Statistics

Ohio EPA Monitoring of Sport Fish Tissue for Contaminants by DB — last modified 2007-09-24 19:57 PM

Since 1977, the Ohio EPA and other agencies have been monitoring contaminants in fish tissues taken from sport fish throughout Ohio. Ohio EPA analyzes the fish samples, reviews the data and issues fish consumption risk assessment evaluations.
Keywords: Environment, Food Safety

Weekly Lake Erie Beach Monitoring - ODH by jdc10 — last modified 2007-09-24 20:09 PM

Select the Lake Erie beach from this ODH web page, or call the toll free information line, 866-OHIO BCH (866-644-6224), to find out which beaches are posted as ones to avoid due to unsafe E.coli levels.
Keywords: Environment, Statistics, Municipal, County, Maps

HIV and Hepatitis C co-infections by jdc10 — last modified 2008-01-23 04:25 AM

Peer-reviewed journal, The Lancet Infectious Diseases issue of July 2004 covers the inpact of HIV/AIDS globally. This issue one article on HIV and hepatitis C co-infections.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, Statistics, Liver Disease

Black Americans and HIV/AIDS - Kaiser Family Foundation report