Health Data (MDHHS)
This page presents publicly reported health statistics compiled from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) for regional comparison and public awareness.
Important: These are county-level comparisons using state-published statistics. No medical causation is implied and no individual medical conclusions are being made. This page is provided to make public data easier to review and verify.
MDHHS Verification & Notes
- MDHHS confirmed that the majority of the county-level values published in our summaries are correct and provided a correction for the Mason County incidence rate.
- MDHHS indicated that sub-county data is not publicly releasable without a Data Use Agreement (DUA) and associated process.
- All figures shown on this page are intended to be traceable to public MDHHS source systems or written agency correspondence.
Next step: Additional datasets may be requested through formal channels (e.g., DUA) as appropriate. This page will be updated only when source data is verified.
Cancer Incidence Comparison (AAR 2016–2020)
| Area | Cancer AAR |
|---|---|
| Midland | 463.3 |
| Mason | 397.9 |
| Manistee | 438.0 |
| Lake | 454.0 |
| Muskegon | 365.6 |
| Oceana | 351.9 |
| Michigan | 438.6 |
Maternal & Infant Health (2021–2023)
| Area | Adequate Prenatal Care (%) | Teen Pregnancy | Low-Weight Births (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | 81.8 | 14.2 | 7.1 |
| Mason | 72.3 | 22.7 | 6.8 |
| Manistee | 42.9 | 25.7 | 8.5 |
| Lake | 58.6 | 31.6 | 11.4 |
| Muskegon | 55.2 | 34.6 | 10.3 |
| Oceana | 59.3 | 31.2 | 8.4 |
| Michigan | 69.3 | 21.9 | 9.1 |
Chronic Disease Mortality (per 100,000)
| Area | Cancer | Heart Disease | Respiratory (CLRD) | Diabetes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | 156.0 | 154.1 | 38.9 | 55.6 |
| Mason | 175.0 | 177.0 | 48.1 | 84.4 |
| Manistee | 149.5 | 194.6 | 40.7 | 120.3 |
| Lake | 171.2 | 216.1 | 65.0 | 97.8 |
| Muskegon | 170.5 | 190.6 | 46.1 | 110.4 |
| Oceana | 170.1 | 195.9 | 40.1 | 93.4 |
| Michigan | 155.9 | 206.4 | 38.5 | 82.6 |
County Snapshot (Non-causal summary)
The snapshot below summarizes selected indicators relative to the Michigan baseline. It is descriptive only and does not imply causation.
Note: “Reviewed by MDHHS” refers to agency confirmation of reported values and a correction to one county incidence figure.
Regional Health Data — Scope & Sources (MDHHS)
This page presents a regional, county-level health comparison for the Pere Marquette–White watershed area using publicly reported data published by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS). These figures are provided for public awareness and independent review.
No medical causation is implied. This is a descriptive, county-level comparison of published rates and indicators. It does not identify a source, assign fault, or make individual medical conclusions.
We analyzed six counties connected by geography and regional corridors: Mason, Midland, Manistee, Oceana, Lake, and Muskegon. For each county, we compiled:
- Chronic disease indicators (e.g., cancer, cardiovascular, respiratory/CLRD, diabetes, kidney, liver where available)
- Vital statistics (mortality and selected maternal/infant outcomes where available)
- Multi-year rate context (stability and trend indicators where available)
- Statewide benchmarks for comparison
The goal is simple: publish an organized, side-by-side view of official county-level figures so residents, health professionals, policymakers, and researchers can evaluate the data openly and responsibly.
Detailed County Health Comparison (MDHHS)
The tables below reproduce selected chronic disease and mortality indicators as published by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS). Values are shown side-by-side to allow direct county-level comparison. No medical causation is implied.
Cancer Mortality, 2021–2023 (Age-Adjusted per 100,000)
| Cause of Death | Mason | Midland | Manistee | Oceana | Lake | Muskegon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Cancer (C00–C97) | 182.0 | 154.1 | 180.1 | 162.1 | 179.3 | 173.2 |
| Lung & Bronchus (C34) | 51.3 | 32.3 | 43.9 | 38.4 | 35.7 | 49.0 |
| Breast (C50) | 31.9 | 32.0 | 27.4 | 17.0 | XX.X | 20.5 |
| Colorectal (C18–C20) | 23.7 | 17.9 | 34.6 | 33.4 | XX.X | 14.3 |
| Prostate (C61) | 27.3 | 22.5 | 33.1 | 24.2 | XX.X | 18.8 |
Cardiovascular Disease Mortality, 2021–2023 (Age-Adjusted)
| Cause of Death | Mason | Midland | Manistee | Oceana | Lake | Muskegon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major CVD (I00–I78) | 224.2 | 210.4 | 240.1 | 225.2 | 347.1 | 246.7 |
| Heart Disease | 168.6 | 166.3 | 201.7 | 187.0 | 278.0 | 178.8 |
| Coronary Heart Disease | 139.6 | 121.6 | 157.7 | 122.5 | 174.7 | 111.9 |
| Stroke | 38.5 | 38.5 | 45.4 | 41.5 | 53.1 | 45.3 |
Source: Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) Vital Statistics and Chronic Disease Profiles. Rates are age-adjusted unless otherwise noted. “XX.X” indicates suppressed or unavailable values.
End of Report — The Data Stands On Its Own
Prepared for public review. County-level comparisons are presented descriptively and do not imply medical causation.
Source systems: Michigan Vital Statistics & MDHHS public health reporting (including cancer registry and county-level indicators where available).