Cuyahoga County Health Findings: Key Issues Uncovered
Cleveland, Ohio – Recent health reports reveal that Cuyahoga County has a higher percentage of low birth weight babies compared to the state average. However, the number of uninsured individuals in the county aligns with the state’s average.
This information comes from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a program by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. It assesses various factors that impact health and wellness across the nation.
The report includes detailed snapshots of county health statistics and provides a national map showcasing regional trends and comparisons. For instance, in Ashtabula County, about 9% of residents under 65 years of age lack health insurance, which is higher than the state’s average of 7%.
Furthermore, residents in Geauga, Medina, and Portage Counties report experiencing fewer days of poor mental health each month than what is seen statewide.
The health data for Ohio highlights several areas of concern, including statistics on low birth weight, mental health days, mammogram screenings, and the burden of childcare costs. Here’s a breakdown of the key health metrics for various counties:
- Low Birth Weight: Refers to the percentage of live births weighing less than 5.5 pounds from 2017-2023.
- Poor Mental Health Days: Average number of days reported as mentally unhealthy in the past month (from 2022 data).
- Mammogram Screenings: Percentage of women aged 65-74 on Medicare who received a mammogram in the last year (based on 2022 data).
- Child Care Cost Burden: Costs of childcare for a family with two children as a percentage of the median household income, using data from 2023 and 2024.
- Uninsured Rate: Percentage of people under 65 without health coverage in 2022.
Here are some health statistics for Ohio and surrounding counties:
Ohio Overall:
- Low birth weight: 9%
- Poor mental health days: 6.1 days
- Mammogram screenings: 47%
- Uninsured: 7%
- Child care cost burden: 32%
Ashtabula County:
- Low birth weight: 8%
- Poor mental health days: 6.6 days
- Mammogram screenings: 44%
- Uninsured: 9%
- Child care cost burden: 37%
Cuyahoga County:
- Low birth weight: 11%
- Poor mental health days: 6.0 days
- Mammogram screenings: 49%
- Uninsured: 7%
- Child care cost burden: 46%
Geauga County:
- Low birth weight: 7%
- Poor mental health days: 5.8 days
- Mammogram screenings: 49%
- Uninsured: 9%
- Child care cost burden: 28%
Lake County:
- Low birth weight: 8%
- Poor mental health days: 6.1 days
- Mammogram screenings: 49%
- Uninsured: 6%
- Child care cost burden: 39%
Lorain County:
- Low birth weight: 9%
- Poor mental health days: 6.3 days
- Mammogram screenings: 50%
- Uninsured: 7%
- Child care cost burden: 38%
Medina County:
- Low birth weight: 6%
- Poor mental health days: 5.7 days
- Mammogram screenings: 49%
- Uninsured: 6%
- Child care cost burden: 31%
Summit County:
- Low birth weight: 9%
- Poor mental health days: 6.2 days
- Mammogram screenings: 47%
- Uninsured: 7%
- Child care cost burden: 41%
Portage County:
- Low birth weight: 8%
- Poor mental health days: 5.9 days
- Mammogram screenings: 45%
- Uninsured: 6%
- Child care cost burden: 38%
These statistics shed light on the health landscape in Cuyahoga County and the surrounding areas, highlighting areas needing attention and improvement.
