Charlotte, North Carolina
Local Community Leaders & Influencers
- Vi Alexander Lyles— Mayor
- (704) 336-2241
- 600 E. Fourth St. Charlotte, NC 28202
- Mecklenburg County Board of Health
- Gibbie Harris, MSPH, BSN, Public Health Director
- 704-336-4700; meckhealth@mecklenburgcountync.gov
- Charlotte City Council:
- District 1: Larken Egleston— 704.336.3433; Larken.Egleston@charlottenc.gov
- District 2: Dr. Justin Harlow—704.336.6105; Justin.Harlow@charlottenc.gov
- District 3: LaWana Mayfield—704.336.3435; lmayfield@charlottenc.gov
- District 4: Gregory A. Phipps—704.336.3436; gaphipps@charlottenc.gov
- District 5: Matt Newton—704.336.3432; Matt.Newton@charlottenc.gov
- District 6: Tariq Bokhari—704.336.3431; Tariq.Bokhari@charlottenc.gov
- District 7: Edmund H. Driggs—704.432.7077; edriggs@charlottenc.gov
Cancer
- From 2012 – 2016, the rate of cancer deaths was
181.0 men per 100,000 people in Mecklenburg County. (0.20%)
- Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (https://gis.cdc.gov/Cancer/USCS/DataViz.html)
- Resources:
- MedAssist of Mecklenburg – (704) 536-1790
- Provides free prescription medications to low income individuals
- 5516 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28212
- Matthews Health Clinic – (704) 841-8882
- Provides healthcare to uninsured, low income families in Mecklenburg and Union Counties.
- 113 North Ames Street, Matthews, NC 28105
- American Cancer Society – (704) 384-5223
- 600 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
- Buddy Kemp Caring House – 704-384-5223
- Community cancer support program offering support groups, counseling services, educational services, educational programs, and a resource library for individuals diagnosed with cancer, their families & friends.
- 242 South Colonial Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
- MedAssist of Mecklenburg – (704) 536-1790
Prostate Cancer
- From 2012 – 2016, the rate of prostate cancer
deaths was 21.8 per 100,000 men in Mecklenburg County. (0.02%)
- Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (https://gis.cdc.gov/Cancer/USCS/DataViz.html)
- “In Mecklenburg County, North Carolina from 2012-2016, there were 3,008 new cases of Prostate Cancer. For every 100,000 men, 140 Prostate Cancer cases were reported.
Over those years, there were 334 men who died of Prostate Cancer. For every 100,000 men in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 22 died of Prostate Cancer.”- Citation: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool, based on November 2018 submission data (1999-2016): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; www.cdc.gov/cancer/dataviz, June 2019.
Testicular Cancer
- “In Mecklenburg County, North Carolina from 2012-2016, there were 144 new cases of Testicular Cancer. For every 100,000 men, 6 Testicular Cancer cases were reported. (0.006%)
Over those years, there were <16 men who died of Testicular Cancer in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.”- Citation: U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Visualizations Tool, based on November 2018 submission data (1999-2016): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; www.cdc.gov/cancer/dataviz, June 2019.
Heart Disease
- From 2014 – 2016, the heart disease death rate was
117.4 men per 100,000 in Mecklenburg County. (0.12%)
- Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (https://nccd.cdc.gov/DHDSPAtlas/Default.aspx?state=NE)
- Resources:
- American Heart Association – (704) 417-5751; ahaclt@heart.org
- 128 South Tryon St., Suite 1588 Charlotte, NC 28202
- HeartBright Foundation, Cardiac Resource Center –
704-373-3002
- Comprised of both a community wellness center & an interactive online resource.
- 2923 South Tryon, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28203
Stroke
- From 2014 – 2016, the stroke death rate was 40.0
men per 100,000 in Mecklenburg County. (0.04%)
- Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (https://nccd.cdc.gov/DHDSPAtlas/Default.aspx?state=NE)
Diabetes
- In 2016, 8.7% of
men aged 20+ were diagnosed with diabetes in Mecklenburg County.
- Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/diabetes/DiabetesAtlas.html)
- Resources:
- American Diabetes Association— 704-373-9111; cbickley@diabetes.org
- 1300 Baxter Street Suite 150 Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204
- American Diabetes Association— 704-373-9111; cbickley@diabetes.org
Pre-Diabetes
- In 2016, 17.2% of men aged 20+ in Mecklenburg County reported
severe physical inactivity. Physical inactivity and obesity are the most common
and significant indicators of diabetes.
- Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/diabetes/DiabetesAtlas.html)
Suicide
- In 2017, 1,178 men committed suicide in North Carolina. (population: 5,001,438)
- Age-adjusted Death Rate per 100,000: 23.04 (0.02%)
- Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (https://wisqars-viz.cdc.gov:8006/)
- Resources:
- Suicide Prevention Center
- Jane Miller, Public Health Program Consultant – (919) 707-5430; Jane.Miller@dhhs.nc.gov
- Susan Robinson, M.Ed., Suicide Prevention Coordinator & Mental Health Program Manager – (919) 715-2262; susan.robinson@dhhs.nc.gov
- Charlotte, North Carolina Suicide Hotline – (704) 377-0602
- Suicide Prevention Center
Obesity
- In 2017, 30.5% men
in North Carolina were diagnosed as being obese.
- Source: The State of Obesity (https://www.stateofobesity.org/states/nc/)
- Resources:
- Choose My Plate— https://www.choosemyplate.gov/
- Health & Wellness in College – https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/student-nutrition-fitness-guide/
*state statistics
