The Ottawa County Department of Public Health collects information about health issues. The information is collected to monitor the general health and well-being of our citizens. These data sources are useful for program development and evaluation. The information can also identify emerging health issues and trends. Listed below are the categories of available statistics and links to other data resources.
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- Behavioral Risk Factor Survey
- Body Mass Index Survey
- Community Assessment for Ottawa County
- Communicable Diseases
- Community Health Improvement Plan
- Community Health Needs Assessment
- County Health Ratings
- Data Resources
- Health Care Coverage
- Influenza Surveillance Summary
- Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment
- Special Requests
- Youth Assessment Surveys
Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (BRFS)
The Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (BRFS) provides a snapshot of general health, preventative behaviors, and health risk behaviors among adults. The information gathered in this study is used by the Department of Public Health and community partners to evaluate effectiveness of programs and to assess the needs of the community.
2017 2014 2011 2011 Maps 2007 2004 1999 1994BRFS Special Topics
Body Mass Index Survey
Body Mass Index Survey measures the height and weight of third graders to assess trends in overweight or obesity.
2013-2014 2010-2011 2007-2008 2004-2005Community Assessment for Ottawa County
The Greater Ottawa County United Way created the Community Assessment as a snapshot of the community needs. This tool serves as a report to the community in general on the state of health and human service needs, and provides benchmarks from which to gauge progress. It is intended that this report, and the ongoing work of United Way, will facilitate increased community engagement around meeting the community’s needs.
2015 2012Communicable Diseases
Communicable Diseases are reported to the Department of Public Health for surveillance and investigation to prevent their spread. The following reports capture the diseases reported each year.
Community Health Improvement Plan
As a result of the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), an Ottawa County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) was initiated by the partners of the CHNA and community members. Input from individuals, who represent the interests of the community (e.g., health and human service representatives, health care professionals and community members), worked together to develop a plan to address the top three health issues in Ottawa County. The CHNA research indicates the most prevalent health issues are access to health care, mental health and healthy behaviors. Creating a plan to improve people’s health can only be done with community members engaging to help carry out the objectives to form a healthier county.
2015
Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
2017
County Health Rankings
The County Health Rankings report ranks Michigan counties according to their summary measures of health outcomes and health factors. The report is a very broad view of "how healthy" Ottawa County residents are.
2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010Health Care Coverage
Health Care Coverage is an ongoing concern in Ottawa County. As a result, the department commissioned a small business survey about coverage and health care reform.
Influenza Surveillance Summary
The monthly Ottawa County Influenza Surveillance Summary is produced during each annual influenza season to inform residents, media outlets and healthcare providers about the current rates of influenza in Ottawa County compared to previous seasons. The Summary contains influenza-related data from physician's offices, schools, laboratories, and emergency departments. It is one tool among many used by public health to reduce the risk of influenza in individuals, families and our community.
2017-2018 2016-2017 2015-2016 2014-2015Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment
The goal of this study is to understand the maternal and child health needs and priorities within Ottawa County. It identifies disparities by race/ethnicity, gender, income, geography or other classifications; outcomes worse than the state; and negative trends.
2017 MCHNAYouth Assessment Surveys (YAS)
The Ottawa County Youth Assessment Surveys monitor the prevalence of youth health risk behaviors. The purposes are to monitor trends and to provide information so local agencies and schools can focus programs and policies to reduce behaviors that contribute most to the leading causes of mortality and morbidity.
2013 2011 2009 2007 2005Special Requests
The department receives many special requests for data, and is happy to assist when possible. The frequently requested data sets can be found here.
- Hispanic Migrant Farm Worker Health Survey 2002
- Kids Count in Ottawa County 2017
- Teen Pregnancy Rates 2006-2011
- Ottawa County Opioid Associated Deaths
- Youth Suicide Report 2011
Data Resources
- AirData: Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System Data Mart
- CDC WONDER: Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research
- Health Professional Shortage Area Data
- Kaiser Family Foundation State Health Facts
- Kids Count
- Medically Under-served Areas/Populations Data
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Profile of Ottawa County
- Michigan School/Preschool/Childcare Immunization & Waiver Data
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System Online Interactive Data Tables
