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Sunday, May 17th, 2015

 

How Does Ohio’s Causes of Mortality Compare to National Average?

Recent articles in Slate.com discuss viral maps (internet viral, not biologic viral!). The most recent article in slate shows maps that compare different incidences of mortatility in all 50 states.  How did Ohio do? The most common cause of death other than cancer or heart disease in Ohio is Respiratory diseases. The most common cause of death in Ohio is heart disease. The cause of death most disproportionately affecting Ohio is diabetes. There were less accident related deaths in Ohio compared to the national average. There were more heart disease deaths in OhioRead More