Map Details – Michigan Hospitalization Rates for Coronary Heart Disease by County

Impact Statement

This map of Michigan, by county, displays four levels of coronary heart disease age-adjusted five-year hospitalization rates, by patients’ county of residence. A five county area with high cardiovascular disease rates has been outlined.

Age-adjusted five-year hospitalization rates for coronary heart disease patients, by county of residence, Michigan, 2004 to 2008

ArcGIS 9.3 and SAS 9.1

2004 to 2008 Michigan Resident Inpatient Files, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, MDCH.

SAS used to develop county level table with hospitalization rates – Excel spreadsheet formulas used to age adjust to 2000 U.S. standard population. Excel tables converted to DBF. ArcGIS used to turn DBF tables into Michigan county level map displaying four levels of rates and outlining a five county cluster for further study and potential public health intervention.

Henry L Miller, Departmental Specialist, Michigan Department of Community Health
(517) 335-8779
millerhenry@michigan.gov

Age-adjusted five-year hospitalization rates for coronary heart disease patients, by county of residence, Michigan, 2004 to 2008 Miller, Henry; Nickles, Adrienne; Michigan Department of Community Health, [TODAY’S DATE].