Towson, Maryland — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Baltimore 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 +0.35 76.32 +0.58

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Baltimore 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% -0.7% 9.1% -0.5%
High Blood Pressure 27.8% -1.6% 26.5% -0.3%
Obesity 29.4% -2.2% 30.3% -3.1%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Baltimore 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 -26 309.33 +52.67

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Baltimore 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 -35.95 763.37 -53.37
Child 62.09 -3.09 68.11 -9.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled25750
Major Depression42253
Haemophilus Influenzae B47
Hepatitis A156
Hepatitis B149
Measles0
Whooping Cough26
Syphilis96
E. coli15
Salmonella357
Shigella498