The Metro: Why the health of Michiganders lags behind others around the nation — and how we can catch up
A new report by the Citizens Research Council details how the health of Michiganders is worse than neighboring states, and what role policy can play in fixing that.
Health isn’t just influenced by the choices we make. It’s also determined by public policy.
That’s the message of a new report that examines how health in Michigan is limping behind others around the country. On average, resident lifespans are shorter, infant mortality rates are higher, and Michiganders are more likely to suffer from cancer and other diseases.
Why is this the case? And, what is the state’s role in getting us to move our bodies more, and to expand our minds so we can live longer, healthier lives?
Karley Abramson is a health policy research associate for the Citizens Research Council, which published the report. She spoke with host Robyn Vincent.
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