Ferrysburg, Michigan — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Ottawa County, Michigan. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Michigan United States
Average Life Expectancy 76.92 +2.98 76.32 +3.58

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Ottawa County, Michigan, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor Michigan United States
Diabetes 9.0% -0.8% 9.1% -0.9%
High Blood Pressure 25.9% +0.8% 26.5% +0.2%
Obesity 31.9% -6.7% 30.3% -5.1%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Ottawa County, Michigan, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD Michigan United States
HIV 74.38 -28.38 174.82 -128.82
Chlamydia 227.46 -40.46 309.33 -122.33

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Ottawa County, Michigan, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
Mortality Michigan United States
Infant 681.82 -104.82 763.37 -186.37
Child 55.26 -11.26 68.11 -24.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Ottawa County, Michigan (2001-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled5391
Major Depression13790
Haemophilus Influenzae B2
Hepatitis A14
Hepatitis B12
Measles0
Whooping Cough7
Syphilis1
E. coli20
Salmonella62
Shigella42