Mount Rainier, Maryland — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Prince George's 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 -1.55 76.32 -1.32

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Prince George's 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% +1.7% 9.1% +1.9%
High Blood Pressure 27.8% -1.6% 26.5% -0.3%
Obesity 29.4% +4.4% 30.3% +3.5%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Prince George's 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 +294 309.33 +372.67

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Prince George's 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 +272.05 763.37 +254.63
Child 62.09 +23.91 68.11 +17.89

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled15567
Major Depression43203
Haemophilus Influenzae B22
Hepatitis A76
Hepatitis B45
Measles0
Whooping Cough15
Syphilis142
E. coli3
Salmonella251
Shigella146