West Pocomoke, Maryland — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Somerset 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 -1.35 76.32 -1.12

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Somerset 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% +2.1% 9.1% +2.3%
High Blood Pressure 27.8% +1.9% 26.5% +3.2%
Obesity 29.4% +10.3% 30.3% +9.4%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Somerset 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 +364 309.33 +442.67

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Somerset 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 +62.05 763.37 +44.63
Child 62.09 +19.91 68.11 +13.89

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Somerset County, Maryland (1994-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1994-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled744
Major Depression1442
Haemophilus Influenzae B2
Hepatitis A2
Hepatitis B21
Measles0
Whooping Cough10
Syphilis18
E. coli0
Salmonella94
Shigella29