Fort Meade, Maryland — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel 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% -0.8% 9.1% -0.6%
High Blood Pressure 27.8% +0.4% 26.5% +1.7%
Obesity 29.4% -2% 30.3% -2.9%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Anne Arundel 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 -135 309.33 -56.33

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Anne Arundel 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 -12.95 763.37 -30.37
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 Anne Arundel County, Maryland (2001-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled9914
Major Depression26907
Haemophilus Influenzae B35
Hepatitis A104
Hepatitis B78
Measles1
Whooping Cough34
Syphilis28
E. coli8
Salmonella234
Shigella141