Health outcomes show the results of how the other areas (economics, education, environment, social context, healthcare) come together. These include disease rates, life expectancy, birth outcomes, injury and death statistics, and quality of life measures.
Leading causes of death in Summit County include heart disease, cancer and unintentional injuries.
Some cancer types—like melanoma, prostate, and breast—have higher incidence than state averages.
Life expectancy is high in Summit County overall (~84.7 years) though eastern parts of the county see lower averages (~78.7 years).
Survey responses suggest that community members value access to recreation, safe neighborhoods and clean environment as key health-making factors—but affordability, housing and transportation were flagged for improvement.
Tracking health outcomes helps us understand if community efforts are working and where additional focus is needed. By aligning data with action, we can make informed choices and monitor progress toward better health for everyone.
