Tilghmanton, Maryland — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Washington County, Maryland. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Maryland United States
Average Life Expectancy 76.55 +0.55 76.32 +0.78

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Washington County, Maryland, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor Maryland United States
Diabetes 9.3% +0.5% 9.1% +0.7%
High Blood Pressure 27.8% +1.6% 26.5% +2.9%
Obesity 29.4% +0.5% 30.3% -0.4%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Washington County, Maryland, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD Maryland United States
HIV N/A 174.82 N/A
Chlamydia 388.00 -79 309.33 -0.33

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Washington County, Maryland, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
Mortality Maryland United States
Infant 745.95 -75.95 763.37 -93.37
Child 62.09 -9.09 68.11 -15.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Washington County, Maryland (2001-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled3904
Major Depression7693
Haemophilus Influenzae B9
Hepatitis A8
Hepatitis B9
Measles3
Whooping Cough5
Syphilis6
E. coli0
Salmonella42
Shigella3