This page contains health and demographic information about Summit County, Akron, and Barberton. In the first box, there are several narrative data reports about these areas. The reports detail health statistics in the area including leading causes of death, trends, and health disparities. The second box provides patient and provider information about the top causes of death in the area.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. Heart disease includes conditions like heart failure, arrhythmia, and heart attack/MI. Below are information resources for patients and healthcare providers.
Heart Failure: a Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease by 
Myocardial Infarction: a Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease by Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. The most common cancers in Akron include breast, lung & bronchus, prostate, and colon & rectum cancers. Below are health information resources for patients and healthcare providers.
Breast Cancer: Multidisciplinary Pathways for Cancer Care in the Community by 
Colorectal Cancer in The Washington Manual Hematology and Oncology Subspecialty Consult by 
Lung Cancer: An Evidence-Based Approach to Multidisciplinary Management by Accidental deaths, including drug overdoses, are the third leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. Drug overdoses include those caused by illicit drug use, prescribed medications, and OTC medications (e.g. Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen) . Below are health information resources for patients and healthcare providers.
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (CLRD) is another leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. CLRD include COPD and asthma.
Below are health information resources for patients and healthcare providers.
COPD: Diagnosis and Management in Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine, 2-Volume Set by Diabetes is another leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. This includes type I and type II diabetes. Below are health information resources for patients and healthcare providers.
Stroke is another leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. This includes ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Below are health information resources for patients and healthcare providers.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is another leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. Below are health information resources for patients and healthcare providers.
Alzheimer's Disease is another leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. Below are health information resources for patients and healthcare providers.
