Key points
Data sources
To document the stroke burden in terms of YPLL using age 65 standards.
ArcGIS 9.3 and SAS 9.2
2004 to 2008 Michigan Death Files, Vital Records and Health Data Development Section, MDCH.
SAS used to develop county level table with YPLL rates . ArcGIS used to turn tables into Michigan county level map displaying four levels of rates. Rate suppressed where cases less than five per county.
Henry L Miller, Departmental Specialist, Michigan Department of Community Health
(517) 335-8779
millerhenry@michigan.gov
Years of Potential Life Lost from Stroke, Michigan, 2004-2008; using age 65 standard; by County Miller, Henry; Nickles, Adrienne; Michigan Department of Community Health, [TODAY’S DATE]. Accessed from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Chronic Disease Map Gallery.