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Baltimore County and Baltimore City Health Data

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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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High School Students Who Ever Thought Seriously About Committing Suicide

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Health / Adolescent Health

High School Students Who Ever Thought Seriously About Committing Suicide

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High School Students Who Ever Thought Seriously About Committing Suicide County: Baltimore

Current Value:

High School Students Who Ever Thought Seriously About Committing Suicide County: Baltimore

20.1%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 20.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (20.6%), Baltimore has a value of 20.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(20.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (20.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (17.1%).
Prior Value
(17.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

High School Students Who Ever Thought Seriously About Committing Suicide County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

High School Students Who Ever Thought Seriously About Committing Suicide County: Baltimore City

22.7%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 22.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (20.6%), Baltimore City has a value of 22.7% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(20.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (22.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (18.4%).
Prior Value
(18.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Adolescent Health

High School Students Who Felt Sad or Hopeless

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Health / Adolescent Health

High School Students Who Felt Sad or Hopeless

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High School Students Who Felt Sad or Hopeless County: Baltimore

Current Value:

High School Students Who Felt Sad or Hopeless County: Baltimore

41.0%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 41.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 38.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (39.2%), Baltimore has a value of 41.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(39.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (41.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (33.7%).
Prior Value
(33.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

High School Students Who Felt Sad or Hopeless County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

High School Students Who Felt Sad or Hopeless County: Baltimore City

42.5%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 42.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 38.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (39.2%), Baltimore City has a value of 42.5% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(39.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (42.5%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (31.6%).
Prior Value
(31.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Adolescent Health

Middle School Students Who Were Not Physically Active

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Health / Adolescent Health

Middle School Students Who Were Not Physically Active

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Middle School Students Who Were Not Physically Active County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Middle School Students Who Were Not Physically Active County: Baltimore

18.1%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 18.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (16.2%), Baltimore has a value of 18.1% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(16.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (18.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (13.9%).
Prior Value
(13.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Middle School Students Who Were Not Physically Active County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Middle School Students Who Were Not Physically Active County: Baltimore City

33.0%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 33.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (16.2%), Baltimore City has a value of 33.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(16.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (33.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (28.1%).
Prior Value
(28.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Adolescent Health

Middle School Students who were Physically Active

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Health / Adolescent Health

Middle School Students who were Physically Active

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Middle School Students who were Physically Active County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Middle School Students who were Physically Active County: Baltimore

37.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 37.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 48.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 40.9%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (45.2%), Baltimore has a value of 37.4% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(45.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (37.4%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (49.6%).
Prior Value
(49.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Middle School Students who were Physically Active County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Middle School Students who were Physically Active County: Baltimore City

29.5%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 29.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 48.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 40.9%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (45.2%), Baltimore City has a value of 29.5% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(45.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (29.5%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (38.0%).
Prior Value
(38.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Adolescent Health

Teens who do not Drink Soda or Pop

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Health / Adolescent Health

Teens who do not Drink Soda or Pop

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Teens who do not Drink Soda or Pop County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Teens who do not Drink Soda or Pop County: Baltimore

29.5%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 29.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 31.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 29.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (33.3%), Baltimore has a value of 29.5% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(33.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (29.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (31.9%).
Prior Value
(31.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Teens who do not Drink Soda or Pop County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Teens who do not Drink Soda or Pop County: Baltimore City

35.0%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 35.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 31.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 29.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (33.3%), Baltimore City has a value of 35.0% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(33.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (35.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (27.2%).
Prior Value
(27.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Adolescent Health

Teens who do not Engage in Physical Activity

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Health / Adolescent Health

Teens who do not Engage in Physical Activity

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Teens who do not Engage in Physical Activity County: Baltimore

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Teens who do not Engage in Physical Activity County: Baltimore

16.6%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 16.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (18.8%), Baltimore has a value of 16.6% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(18.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (16.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (25.1%).
Prior Value
(25.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Teens who do not Engage in Physical Activity County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Teens who do not Engage in Physical Activity County: Baltimore City

27.5%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 27.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (18.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 27.5% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(18.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (27.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (31.2%).
Prior Value
(31.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Adolescent Health

Teens who Felt Sad or Hopeless: Middle School Students

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Health / Adolescent Health

Teens who Felt Sad or Hopeless: Middle School Students

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Teens who Felt Sad or Hopeless: Middle School Students County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Teens who Felt Sad or Hopeless: Middle School Students County: Baltimore

39.9%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 39.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 34.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (36.8%), Baltimore has a value of 39.9% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(36.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (39.9%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (25.4%).
Prior Value
(25.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Teens who Felt Sad or Hopeless: Middle School Students County: Baltimore City

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Teens who Felt Sad or Hopeless: Middle School Students County: Baltimore City

41.2%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 41.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 34.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (36.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 41.2% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(36.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (41.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (29.3%).
Prior Value
(29.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Adults who Binge Drink

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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Adults who Binge Drink

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Adults who Binge Drink County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Adults who Binge Drink County: Baltimore

14.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 14.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.0%.
MD Counties
(2020)
The distribution is based on data from 21 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (14.1%), Baltimore has a value of 14.8% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(14.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (15.4%), Baltimore has a value of 14.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(15.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (14.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.5%).
Prior Value
(14.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Adults who Binge Drink County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Adults who Binge Drink County: Baltimore City

16.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 16.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.0%.
MD Counties
(2020)
The distribution is based on data from 21 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (14.1%), Baltimore City has a value of 16.8% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(14.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (15.4%), Baltimore City has a value of 16.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(15.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (16.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (19.1%).
Prior Value
(19.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use

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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use

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Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use County: Baltimore

50.4
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (42.2), Baltimore has a value of 50.4 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(42.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (22.5), Baltimore has a value of 50.4 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(22.5 in 2017-2019)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (50.4) is less and better than the previously measured value (51.4).
Prior Value
(51.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (12.6), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(12.6)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the death rate due to drug use to 12.6 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use County: Baltimore City

129.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (42.2), Baltimore City has a value of 129.2 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(42.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (22.5), Baltimore City has a value of 129.2 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(22.5 in 2017-2019)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (129.2) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (120.2).
Prior Value
(120.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (12.6), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(12.6)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the death rate due to drug use to 12.6 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate

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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate

Value
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Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate County: Baltimore

50.7
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 50.7 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 43.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.7.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 23 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 50.7 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,303 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (39.9), Baltimore has a value of 50.7 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(39.9)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (23.5), Baltimore has a value of 50.7 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(23.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (50.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (51.7).
Prior Value
(51.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death Rate County: Baltimore City

115.6
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 115.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 43.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.7.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 23 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 115.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,303 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (39.9), Baltimore City has a value of 115.6 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(39.9)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (23.5), Baltimore City has a value of 115.6 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(23.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (115.6) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (102.5).
Prior Value
(102.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Alcohol/Substance Abuse

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Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Alcohol/Substance Abuse

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Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Alcohol/Substance Abuse County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Alcohol/Substance Abuse County: Baltimore

1,689.0
ER visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 1,689.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1,590.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1,923.9.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (2,017.0), Baltimore has a value of 1,689.0 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(2,017.0)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (1,689.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (1,736.6).
Prior Value
(1,736.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (1,400.9), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(1,400.9)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to alcohol and substance abuse to 1400.9 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Alcohol/Substance Abuse County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Alcohol/Substance Abuse County: Baltimore City

6,633.6
ER visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 6,633.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1,590.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1,923.9.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (2,017.0), Baltimore City has a value of 6,633.6 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(2,017.0)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (6,633.6) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6,509.2).
Prior Value
(6,509.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (1,400.9), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(1,400.9)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to alcohol and substance abuse to 1400.9 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning

Value
Compared to:

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning County: Baltimore

51.0
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 51.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 39.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 51.3.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 51.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,899 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (43.1), Baltimore has a value of 51.0 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(43.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (27.2), Baltimore has a value of 51.0 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(27.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (20.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(20.7)
<div>SU-03: Reduce drug overdose deaths <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning County: Baltimore City

137.6
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 137.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 39.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 51.3.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 137.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,899 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (43.1), Baltimore City has a value of 137.6 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(43.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (27.2), Baltimore City has a value of 137.6 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(27.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (20.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(20.7)
<div>SU-03: Reduce drug overdose deaths <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

High School Students who Ever Used Heroin

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

High School Students who Ever Used Heroin

Value
Compared to:

High School Students who Ever Used Heroin County: Baltimore

Current Value:

High School Students who Ever Used Heroin County: Baltimore

2.7%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (2.5%), Baltimore has a value of 2.7%.
MD Value
(2.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (2.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.7%).
Prior Value
(3.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

High School Students who Ever Used Heroin County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

High School Students who Ever Used Heroin County: Baltimore City

4.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (2.5%), Baltimore City has a value of 4.4%.
MD Value
(2.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (4.4%) is less  than the previously measured value (8.7%).
Prior Value
(8.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

High School Students who have Ever Used Prescription Drugs

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

High School Students who have Ever Used Prescription Drugs

Value
Compared to:

High School Students who have Ever Used Prescription Drugs County: Baltimore

Current Value:

High School Students who have Ever Used Prescription Drugs County: Baltimore

15.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 15.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (14.6%), Baltimore has a value of 15.4% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(14.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (15.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (15.1%).
Prior Value
(15.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

High School Students who have Ever Used Prescription Drugs County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

High School Students who have Ever Used Prescription Drugs County: Baltimore City

16.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 16.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (14.6%), Baltimore City has a value of 16.4% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(14.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (16.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (21.0%).
Prior Value
(21.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

High School Students who Use Alcohol: Past 30 Days

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

High School Students who Use Alcohol: Past 30 Days

Value
Compared to:

High School Students who Use Alcohol: Past 30 Days County: Baltimore

Current Value:

High School Students who Use Alcohol: Past 30 Days County: Baltimore

19.2%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 19.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (19.4%), Baltimore has a value of 19.2% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(19.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (19.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (22.3%).
Prior Value
(22.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

High School Students who Use Alcohol: Past 30 Days County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

High School Students who Use Alcohol: Past 30 Days County: Baltimore City

15.9%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 15.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (19.4%), Baltimore City has a value of 15.9% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(19.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (15.9%) is less and better than the previously measured value (21.9%).
Prior Value
(21.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

High School Students who Use Heroin

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

High School Students who Use Heroin

Value
Compared to:

High School Students who Use Heroin County: Baltimore

Current Value:

High School Students who Use Heroin County: Baltimore

1.1%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (0.8%), Baltimore has a value of 1.1%.
MD Value
(0.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (1.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.7%).
Prior Value
(1.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

High School Students who Use Heroin County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

High School Students who Use Heroin County: Baltimore City

1.3%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (0.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 1.3%.
MD Value
(0.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (1.3%) is less  than the previously measured value (3.4%).
Prior Value
(3.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

High School Students who Use Marijuana

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

High School Students who Use Marijuana

Value
Compared to:

High School Students who Use Marijuana County: Baltimore

Current Value:

High School Students who Use Marijuana County: Baltimore

17.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 17.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (15.0%), Baltimore has a value of 17.4% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(15.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (17.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (16.9%).
Prior Value
(16.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

High School Students who Use Marijuana County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

High School Students who Use Marijuana County: Baltimore City

19.2%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 19.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (15.0%), Baltimore City has a value of 19.2% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(15.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (19.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.9%).
Prior Value
(20.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Illicit Drug Use

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Illicit Drug Use

Value
Compared to:

Illicit Drug Use County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Illicit Drug Use County: Baltimore

14.0%
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (12.9%), Baltimore has a value of 14.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (14.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (11.9%).
Prior Value
(11.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Illicit Drug Use County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Illicit Drug Use County: Baltimore City

22.1%
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (12.9%), Baltimore City has a value of 22.1% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (22.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (19.3%).
Prior Value
(19.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Marijuana Use

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Marijuana Use

Value
Compared to:

Marijuana Use County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Marijuana Use County: Baltimore

12.5%
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (11.1%), Baltimore has a value of 12.5% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(11.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (12.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.2%).
Prior Value
(10.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Marijuana Use County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Marijuana Use County: Baltimore City

18.7%
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (11.1%), Baltimore City has a value of 18.7% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(11.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (18.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (17.2%).
Prior Value
(17.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Middle School Students who have Ever Used Prescription Drugs

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Middle School Students who have Ever Used Prescription Drugs

Value
Compared to:

Middle School Students who have Ever Used Prescription Drugs County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Middle School Students who have Ever Used Prescription Drugs County: Baltimore

12.3%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 12.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (11.5%), Baltimore has a value of 12.3% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(11.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (12.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (7.2%).
Prior Value
(7.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Middle School Students who have Ever Used Prescription Drugs County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Middle School Students who have Ever Used Prescription Drugs County: Baltimore City

13.3%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 13.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (11.5%), Baltimore City has a value of 13.3% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(11.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (13.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (8.8%).
Prior Value
(8.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Middle School Students who Use Alcohol: Past 30 Days

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Middle School Students who Use Alcohol: Past 30 Days

Value
Compared to:

Middle School Students who Use Alcohol: Past 30 Days County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Middle School Students who Use Alcohol: Past 30 Days County: Baltimore

9.3%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 9.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.1%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (6.9%), Baltimore has a value of 9.3% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(6.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (9.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.9%).
Prior Value
(7.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Middle School Students who Use Alcohol: Past 30 Days County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Middle School Students who Use Alcohol: Past 30 Days County: Baltimore City

7.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 7.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.1%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (6.9%), Baltimore City has a value of 7.4% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(6.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (7.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (11.1%).
Prior Value
(11.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Middle School Students who Use Marijuana

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Middle School Students who Use Marijuana

Value
Compared to:

Middle School Students who Use Marijuana County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Middle School Students who Use Marijuana County: Baltimore

4.3%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 4.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (3.8%), Baltimore has a value of 4.3% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (4.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (4.9%).
Prior Value
(4.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Middle School Students who Use Marijuana County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Middle School Students who Use Marijuana County: Baltimore City

6.2%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 6.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (3.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 6.2% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (6.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9.4%).
Prior Value
(9.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Nonmedical Use of Pain Relievers

Value
Compared to:

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Nonmedical Use of Pain Relievers

Value
Compared to:

Nonmedical Use of Pain Relievers County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Nonmedical Use of Pain Relievers County: Baltimore

3.6%
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (3.4%), Baltimore has a value of 3.6% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (3.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.9%).
Prior Value
(3.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Nonmedical Use of Pain Relievers County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Nonmedical Use of Pain Relievers County: Baltimore City

3.9%
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (3.4%), Baltimore City has a value of 3.9% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (3.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (4.4%).
Prior Value
(4.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Cancer

Health / Cancer

Health / Cancer

Adults with Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Adults with Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Adults with Cancer County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Adults with Cancer County: Baltimore

7.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 7.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 7.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Baltimore has a value of 7.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Adults with Cancer County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Adults with Cancer County: Baltimore City

6.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Baltimore City has a value of 6.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer County: Baltimore

22.0
Deaths per 100,000 females
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 22.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.0.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 22 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 22.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.3.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,755 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (21.0), Baltimore has a value of 22.0 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(21.0)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (19.6), Baltimore has a value of 22.0 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(19.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (22.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (22.0).
Prior Value
(22.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (15.3), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(15.3)

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer County: Baltimore City

24.3
Deaths per 100,000 females
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 24.3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.0.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 22 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 24.3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.3.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,755 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (21.0), Baltimore City has a value of 24.3 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(21.0)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (19.6), Baltimore City has a value of 24.3 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(19.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (24.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (24.3).
Prior Value
(24.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (15.3), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(15.3)

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer County: Baltimore

161.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 161.5 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 156.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 172.8.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 161.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 162.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 179.6.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,085 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (148.9), Baltimore has a value of 161.5 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(148.9)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (149.4), Baltimore has a value of 161.5 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(149.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (161.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (164.0).
Prior Value
(164.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (147.4), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(147.4)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the overall cancer death rate to 147.4 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (169.2), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(169.2)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the overall cancer death rate to 169.2 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (122.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(122.7)

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer County: Baltimore City

191.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 191.3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 156.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 172.8.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 191.3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 162.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 179.6.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,085 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (148.9), Baltimore City has a value of 191.3 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(148.9)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (149.4), Baltimore City has a value of 191.3 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(149.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (191.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (194.7).
Prior Value
(194.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (147.4), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(147.4)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the overall cancer death rate to 147.4 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (169.2), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(169.2)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the overall cancer death rate to 169.2 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (122.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(122.7)

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer County: Baltimore

14.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 14.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.6.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 14.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,174 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (13.2), Baltimore has a value of 14.1 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(13.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.1), Baltimore has a value of 14.1 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(13.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (14.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.6).
Prior Value
(14.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.9)

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer County: Baltimore City

17.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 17.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.6.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 17.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,174 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (13.2), Baltimore City has a value of 17.2 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(13.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.1), Baltimore City has a value of 17.2 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(13.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (17.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (17.6).
Prior Value
(17.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.9)

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer County: Baltimore

39.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 39.1 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 38.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 44.5.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 39.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 42.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,752 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (33.5), Baltimore has a value of 39.1 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(33.5)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (35.0), Baltimore has a value of 39.1 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(35.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (39.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (40.9).
Prior Value
(40.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.1), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.1)

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer County: Baltimore City

47.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 47.5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 38.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 44.5.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 47.5 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 42.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,752 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (33.5), Baltimore City has a value of 47.5 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(33.5)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (35.0), Baltimore City has a value of 47.5 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(35.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (47.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (51.1).
Prior Value
(51.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.1), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.1)

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Melanoma

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Melanoma

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Melanoma County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Melanoma County: Baltimore

2.4
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 2.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 585 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (1.8), Baltimore has a value of 2.4 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(1.8)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.1), Baltimore has a value of 2.4 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(2.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (2.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.3).
Prior Value
(2.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Melanoma County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Melanoma County: Baltimore City

0.7
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 0.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 585 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (1.8), Baltimore City has a value of 0.7 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(1.8)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.1), Baltimore City has a value of 0.7 which is lower and better.
US Value
(2.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (0.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.6).
Prior Value
(0.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer County: Baltimore

19.9
Deaths per 100,000 males
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 19.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.6.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,576 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (20.1), Baltimore has a value of 19.9 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(20.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.8), Baltimore has a value of 19.9 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(18.8)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (19.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (19.7).
Prior Value
(19.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (16.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(16.9)

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer County: Baltimore City

30.5
Deaths per 100,000 males
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 30.5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.6.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,576 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (20.1), Baltimore City has a value of 30.5 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(20.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.8), Baltimore City has a value of 30.5 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(18.8)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (30.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (30.2).
Prior Value
(30.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (16.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(16.9)

Health / Cancer

All Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

All Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

All Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

Current Value:

All Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

483.7
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 483.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 471.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 502.6.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 483.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 455.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 485.6.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,693 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (449.7), Baltimore has a value of 483.7 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(449.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (442.3), Baltimore has a value of 483.7 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(442.3)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (483.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (489.8).
Prior Value
(489.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

All Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

All Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

484.2
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 484.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 471.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 502.6.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 484.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 455.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 485.6.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,693 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (449.7), Baltimore City has a value of 484.2 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(449.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (442.3), Baltimore City has a value of 484.2 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(442.3)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (484.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (487.5).
Prior Value
(487.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Cancer

Breast Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Breast Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Breast Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Breast Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

144.8
Cases per 100,000 females
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 144.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 129.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 140.1.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 144.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 122.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 133.5.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,478 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (133.2), Baltimore has a value of 144.8 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(133.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (127.0), Baltimore has a value of 144.8 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(127.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (144.8) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (145.5).
Prior Value
(145.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Breast Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Breast Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

125.1
Cases per 100,000 females
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 125.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 129.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 140.1.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 125.1 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 122.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 133.5.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,478 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (133.2), Baltimore City has a value of 125.1 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(133.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (127.0), Baltimore City has a value of 125.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(127.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (125.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (126.5).
Prior Value
(126.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Cancer

Cancer: Medicare Population

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Cancer: Medicare Population

Value
Compared to:

Cancer: Medicare Population County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Cancer: Medicare Population County: Baltimore

13.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 13.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 13.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (12.0%), Baltimore has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0%), Baltimore has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (13.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (13.0%).
Prior Value
(13.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Cancer: Medicare Population County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Cancer: Medicare Population County: Baltimore City

13.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 13.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 13.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (12.0%), Baltimore City has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0%), Baltimore City has a value of 13.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (13.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (13.0%).
Prior Value
(13.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Cancer

Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

6.3
Cases per 100,000 females
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 6.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 696 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (6.6), Baltimore has a value of 6.3 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(6.6)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.5), Baltimore has a value of 6.3 which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (6.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.3).
Prior Value
(6.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

9.6
Cases per 100,000 females
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 9.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 696 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (6.6), Baltimore City has a value of 9.6 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(6.6)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.5), Baltimore City has a value of 9.6 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(7.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (9.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.3).
Prior Value
(10.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Cancer

Cervical Cancer Screening: 21-65

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Cervical Cancer Screening: 21-65

Value
Compared to:

Cervical Cancer Screening: 21-65 County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Cervical Cancer Screening: 21-65 County: Baltimore

86.1%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 86.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 84.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 86.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 81.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 79.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (82.8%), Baltimore has a value of 86.1% which is higher and better.
US Value
(82.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Cervical Cancer Screening: 21-65 County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Cervical Cancer Screening: 21-65 County: Baltimore City

83.4%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 83.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 84.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 83.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 81.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 79.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (82.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 83.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(82.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Cancer

Colon Cancer Screening

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Colon Cancer Screening

Value
Compared to:

Colon Cancer Screening County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Colon Cancer Screening County: Baltimore

69.1%
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 69.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 67.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 65.7%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 69.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 61.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (66.4%), Baltimore has a value of 69.1% which is higher and better.
US Value
(66.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Colon Cancer Screening County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Colon Cancer Screening County: Baltimore City

66.7%
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 66.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 67.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 65.7%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 66.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 61.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (66.4%), Baltimore City has a value of 66.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(66.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Cancer

Colon Cancer Screening: USPSTF Recommendation

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Colon Cancer Screening: USPSTF Recommendation

Value
Compared to:

Colon Cancer Screening: USPSTF Recommendation County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Colon Cancer Screening: USPSTF Recommendation County: Baltimore

75.9%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 75.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 74.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 72.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 75.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 70.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (72.4%), Baltimore has a value of 75.9% which is higher and better.
US Value
(72.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Colon Cancer Screening: USPSTF Recommendation County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Colon Cancer Screening: USPSTF Recommendation County: Baltimore City

73.9%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 73.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 74.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 72.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 73.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 70.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (72.4%), Baltimore City has a value of 73.9% which is higher and better.
US Value
(72.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

36.7
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 36.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 37.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.0.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 36.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 40.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 46.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,401 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (35.2), Baltimore has a value of 36.7 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(35.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (36.5), Baltimore has a value of 36.7 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (36.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (37.5).
Prior Value
(37.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

39.2
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 39.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 37.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.0.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 39.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 40.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 46.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,401 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (35.2), Baltimore City has a value of 39.2 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(35.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (36.5), Baltimore City has a value of 39.2 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (39.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (39.4).
Prior Value
(39.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Cancer

Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

62.7
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 62.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 59.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 66.6.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 62.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 63.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 74.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,471 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (51.8), Baltimore has a value of 62.7 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(51.8)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (54.0), Baltimore has a value of 62.7 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(54.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (62.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (64.7).
Prior Value
(64.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

76.6
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 76.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 59.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 66.6.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 76.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 63.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 74.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,471 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (51.8), Baltimore City has a value of 76.6 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(51.8)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (54.0), Baltimore City has a value of 76.6 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(54.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (76.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (78.5).
Prior Value
(78.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Cancer

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50+

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50+

Value
Compared to:

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50+ County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50+ County: Baltimore

17.2%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 17.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 81.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 77.1%.
MD Counties
(2018)
The distribution is based on data from 23 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (18.2%), Baltimore has a value of 17.2% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(18.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (17.2%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (80.8%).
Prior Value
(80.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50+ County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50+ County: Baltimore City

19.7%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 19.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 81.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 77.1%.
MD Counties
(2018)
The distribution is based on data from 23 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (18.2%), Baltimore City has a value of 19.7% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(18.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (19.7%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (78.7%).
Prior Value
(78.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Cancer

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74

Value
Compared to:

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74 County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74 County: Baltimore

76.9%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 76.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 72.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 71.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 76.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 70.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (78.2%), Baltimore has a value of 76.9% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(78.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (80.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(80.3%)

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74 County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74 County: Baltimore City

75.1%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 75.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 72.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 71.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 75.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 70.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (78.2%), Baltimore City has a value of 75.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(78.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (80.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(80.3%)

Health / Cancer

Mammography Screening: Medicare Population

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Mammography Screening: Medicare Population

Value
Compared to:

Mammography Screening: Medicare Population County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Mammography Screening: Medicare Population County: Baltimore

51.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 51.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 48.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 45.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 51.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 45.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 40.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (47.0%), Baltimore has a value of 51.0% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(47.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (47.0%), Baltimore has a value of 51.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(47.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (51.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (50.0%).
Prior Value
(50.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Mammography Screening: Medicare Population County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Mammography Screening: Medicare Population County: Baltimore City

48.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 48.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 48.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 45.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 48.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 45.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 40.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (47.0%), Baltimore City has a value of 48.0% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(47.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (47.0%), Baltimore City has a value of 48.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(47.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (48.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (46.0%).
Prior Value
(46.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Cancer

Melanoma Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Melanoma Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Melanoma Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Melanoma Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

28.3
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 28.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.7.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 28.3 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,961 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (24.5), Baltimore has a value of 28.3 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(24.5)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (22.5), Baltimore has a value of 28.3 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(22.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (28.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (30.2).
Prior Value
(30.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Melanoma Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Melanoma Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

11.1
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 11.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.7.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 11.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,961 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (24.5), Baltimore City has a value of 11.1 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(24.5)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (22.5), Baltimore City has a value of 11.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(22.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (11.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (11.2).
Prior Value
(11.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Cancer

Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

11.6
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 11.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.7.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 11.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,706 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (11.1), Baltimore has a value of 11.6 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(11.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (11.9), Baltimore has a value of 11.6 which is lower and better.
US Value
(11.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (11.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (11.7).
Prior Value
(11.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

11.2
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 11.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.7.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 11.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,706 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (11.1), Baltimore City has a value of 11.2 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(11.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (11.9), Baltimore City has a value of 11.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(11.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (11.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (11.6).
Prior Value
(11.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Cancer

Pap Test in Past 3 Years: 21-65

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Pap Test in Past 3 Years: 21-65

Value
Compared to:

Pap Test in Past 3 Years: 21-65 County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Pap Test in Past 3 Years: 21-65 County: Baltimore City

83.9%
(2014)
Compared to:
Compared to the US Value (81.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 83.9% which is higher and better.
US Value
(81.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Cancer

Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Health / Cancer

Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

143.9
Cases per 100,000 males
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 143.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 129.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 141.5.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 143.9 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 107.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 125.6.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,500 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (135.7), Baltimore has a value of 143.9 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(135.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (110.5), Baltimore has a value of 143.9 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(110.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (143.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (136.0).
Prior Value
(136.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

148.1
Cases per 100,000 males
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 148.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 129.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 141.5.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 148.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 107.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 125.6.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,500 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (135.7), Baltimore City has a value of 148.1 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(135.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (110.5), Baltimore City has a value of 148.1 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(110.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (148.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (142.6).
Prior Value
(142.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Diabetes

Health / Diabetes

Health / Diabetes

Adults with Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

Health / Diabetes

Adults with Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

Adults with Diabetes County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Adults with Diabetes County: Baltimore

10.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 10.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.1%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 23 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (9.8%), Baltimore has a value of 10.4% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(9.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.9%), Baltimore has a value of 10.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (10.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (8.5%).
Prior Value
(8.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan (10.4%), the target has  been met.
Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan
(10.4%)

Adults with Diabetes County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Adults with Diabetes County: Baltimore City

11.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 11.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.1%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 23 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (9.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 11.3% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(9.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.9%), Baltimore City has a value of 11.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (11.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (13.3%).
Prior Value
(13.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan (10.4%), the target has not been met.
Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan
(10.4%)

Health / Diabetes

Adults with Prediabetes

Value
Compared to:

Health / Diabetes

Adults with Prediabetes

Value
Compared to:

Adults with Prediabetes County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Adults with Prediabetes County: Baltimore

13.4%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 13.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (13.5%), Baltimore has a value of 13.4% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.

Adults with Prediabetes County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Adults with Prediabetes County: Baltimore City

17.1%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 17.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (13.5%), Baltimore City has a value of 17.1% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.

Health / Diabetes

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

Health / Diabetes

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes County: Baltimore

22.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (22.7), Baltimore has a value of 22.1 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(22.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.8), Baltimore has a value of 22.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(24.8 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (22.1) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (19.7).
Prior Value
(19.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes County: Baltimore City

38.8
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (22.7), Baltimore City has a value of 38.8 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(22.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.8), Baltimore City has a value of 38.8 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(24.8 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (38.8) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (33.6).
Prior Value
(33.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Diabetes

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

Health / Diabetes

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Diabetes County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Diabetes County: Baltimore

224.6
ER Visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 224.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 279.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 313.5.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (243.7), Baltimore has a value of 224.6 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(243.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (224.6) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (199.1).
Prior Value
(199.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (186.3), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(186.3)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to diabetes to 186.3 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (300.2), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(300.2)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to diabetes to 300.2 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div> </div>

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Diabetes County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Diabetes County: Baltimore City

584.6
ER Visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 584.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 279.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 313.5.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (243.7), Baltimore City has a value of 584.6 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(243.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (584.6) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (529.6).
Prior Value
(529.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (186.3), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(186.3)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to diabetes to 186.3 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (300.2), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(300.2)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to diabetes to 300.2 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div> </div>

Health / Diabetes

Diabetes: Medicare Population

Value
Compared to:

Health / Diabetes

Diabetes: Medicare Population

Value
Compared to:

Diabetes: Medicare Population County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Diabetes: Medicare Population County: Baltimore

26.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 26.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 26.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (27.0%), Baltimore has a value of 26.0% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(27.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.0%), Baltimore has a value of 26.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(24.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (26.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (26.0%).
Prior Value
(26.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Diabetes: Medicare Population County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Diabetes: Medicare Population County: Baltimore City

29.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 29.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.0%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 29.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (27.0%), Baltimore City has a value of 29.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(27.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.0%), Baltimore City has a value of 29.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(24.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (29.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (29.0%).
Prior Value
(29.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Diabetes

Diabetic Monitoring: Medicare Population

Value
Compared to:

Health / Diabetes

Diabetic Monitoring: Medicare Population

Value
Compared to:

Diabetic Monitoring: Medicare Population County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Diabetic Monitoring: Medicare Population County: Baltimore

88.1%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 88.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 88.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 88.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 88.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,097 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (87.4%), Baltimore has a value of 88.1% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(87.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (87.5%), Baltimore has a value of 88.1% which is higher and better.
US Value
(87.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (88.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (86.7%).
Prior Value
(86.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Diabetic Monitoring: Medicare Population County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Diabetic Monitoring: Medicare Population County: Baltimore City

85.0%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 85.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 88.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.8%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 85.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 88.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,097 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (87.4%), Baltimore City has a value of 85.0% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(87.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (87.5%), Baltimore City has a value of 85.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(87.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (85.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (84.7%).
Prior Value
(84.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Disabilities

Health / Disabilities

Health / Disabilities

Adults with Disability Living in Poverty

Value
Compared to:

Health / Disabilities

Adults with Disability Living in Poverty

Value
Compared to:

Adults with Disability Living in Poverty County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Adults with Disability Living in Poverty County: Baltimore

20.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 20.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 20.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (21.2%), Baltimore has a value of 20.3% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(21.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.9%), Baltimore has a value of 20.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Adults with Disability Living in Poverty County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Adults with Disability Living in Poverty County: Baltimore City

36.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 36.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 36.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (21.2%), Baltimore City has a value of 36.7% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(21.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.9%), Baltimore City has a value of 36.7% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Disabilities

Children with a Disability

Value
Compared to:

Health / Disabilities

Children with a Disability

Value
Compared to:

Children with a Disability County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Children with a Disability County: Baltimore

4.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (4.3%), Baltimore has a value of 4.4%.
MD Value
(4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (4.5%), Baltimore has a value of 4.4%.
US Value
(4.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Children with a Disability County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Children with a Disability County: Baltimore City

5.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (4.3%), Baltimore City has a value of 5.8%.
MD Value
(4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (4.5%), Baltimore City has a value of 5.8%.
US Value
(4.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Disabilities

Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Health / Disabilities

Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty County: Baltimore

4.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (4.7%), Baltimore has a value of 4.9%.
MD Value
(4.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.3%), Baltimore has a value of 4.9%.
US Value
(5.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Persons with a Cognitive Difficulty County: Baltimore City

7.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (4.7%), Baltimore City has a value of 7.3%.
MD Value
(4.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.3%), Baltimore City has a value of 7.3%.
US Value
(5.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Disabilities

Persons with a Disability

Value
Compared to:

Health / Disabilities

Persons with a Disability

Value
Compared to:

Persons with a Disability County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Persons with a Disability County: Baltimore

11.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (11.3%), Baltimore has a value of 11.9%.
MD Value
(11.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Baltimore has a value of 11.9%.
US Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Persons with a Disability County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Persons with a Disability County: Baltimore City

16.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (11.3%), Baltimore City has a value of 16.4%.
MD Value
(11.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Baltimore City has a value of 16.4%.
US Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Disabilities

Persons with a Hearing Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Health / Disabilities

Persons with a Hearing Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Persons with a Hearing Difficulty County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Persons with a Hearing Difficulty County: Baltimore

2.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (2.8%), Baltimore has a value of 2.9%.
MD Value
(2.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.6%), Baltimore has a value of 2.9%.
US Value
(3.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Persons with a Hearing Difficulty County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Persons with a Hearing Difficulty County: Baltimore City

2.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (2.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 2.5%.
MD Value
(2.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.6%), Baltimore City has a value of 2.5%.
US Value
(3.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Disabilities

Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Health / Disabilities

Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty County: Baltimore

2.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (2.2%), Baltimore has a value of 2.4%.
MD Value
(2.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.6%), Baltimore has a value of 2.4%.
US Value
(2.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Persons with a Self-Care Difficulty County: Baltimore City

3.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (2.2%), Baltimore City has a value of 3.1%.
MD Value
(2.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.6%), Baltimore City has a value of 3.1%.
US Value
(2.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Disabilities

Persons with a Vision Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Health / Disabilities

Persons with a Vision Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Persons with a Vision Difficulty County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Persons with a Vision Difficulty County: Baltimore

2.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (1.9%), Baltimore has a value of 2.1%.
MD Value
(1.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Baltimore has a value of 2.1%.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Persons with a Vision Difficulty County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Persons with a Vision Difficulty County: Baltimore City

3.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (1.9%), Baltimore City has a value of 3.1%.
MD Value
(1.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Baltimore City has a value of 3.1%.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Disabilities

Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Health / Disabilities

Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty

Value
Compared to:

Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty County: Baltimore

6.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (5.8%), Baltimore has a value of 6.1%.
MD Value
(5.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.7%), Baltimore has a value of 6.1%.
US Value
(6.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Persons with an Ambulatory Difficulty County: Baltimore City

9.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (5.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 9.2%.
MD Value
(5.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.7%), Baltimore City has a value of 9.2%.
US Value
(6.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Family Planning

Health / Family Planning

Health / Family Planning

High School Students who are Sexually Active: last 3 months

Value
Compared to:

Health / Family Planning

High School Students who are Sexually Active: last 3 months

Value
Compared to:

High School Students who are Sexually Active: last 3 months County: Baltimore

Current Value:

High School Students who are Sexually Active: last 3 months County: Baltimore

0.2%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 0.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (0.2%), Baltimore has a value of 0.2%.
MD Value
(0.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (0.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.2%).
Prior Value
(0.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

High School Students who are Sexually Active: last 3 months County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

High School Students who are Sexually Active: last 3 months County: Baltimore City

0.2%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 0.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.2%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (0.2%), Baltimore City has a value of 0.2%.
MD Value
(0.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (0.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (0.3%).
Prior Value
(0.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Family Planning

Teen Birth Rate: 15-19

Value
Compared to:

Health / Family Planning

Teen Birth Rate: 15-19

Value
Compared to:

Teen Birth Rate: 15-19 County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Teen Birth Rate: 15-19 County: Baltimore

10.1
Live births per 1,000 females aged 15-19
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 10.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.0.
MD Counties
(2020)
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (11.3), Baltimore has a value of 10.1 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(11.3)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.9), Baltimore has a value of 10.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (10.1) is less and better than the previously measured value (12.9).
Prior Value
(12.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (17.8), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(17.8)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the teen birth rate to 17.8 births per 1,000 females aged 15-19.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (29.6), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(29.6)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the teen birth rate to 29.6 births per 1,000 females aged 15-19.</span></div> </div>

Teen Birth Rate: 15-19 County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Teen Birth Rate: 15-19 County: Baltimore City

26.2
Live births per 1,000 females aged 15-19
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 26.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.0.
MD Counties
(2020)
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (11.3), Baltimore City has a value of 26.2 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(11.3)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.9), Baltimore City has a value of 26.2 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(13.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (26.2) is less and better than the previously measured value (28.5).
Prior Value
(28.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (17.8), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(17.8)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the teen birth rate to 17.8 births per 1,000 females aged 15-19.</span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (29.6), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(29.6)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the teen birth rate to 29.6 births per 1,000 females aged 15-19.</span></div> </div>

Health / Food Safety

Health / Food Safety

Health / Food Safety

Salmonella Infection Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Health / Food Safety

Salmonella Infection Incidence Rate

Value
Compared to:

Salmonella Infection Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Salmonella Infection Incidence Rate County: Baltimore

8.7
Cases per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 8.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34.1.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (11.6), Baltimore has a value of 8.7 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(11.6)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (8.7) is less and better than the previously measured value (12.8).
Prior Value
(12.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (12.7), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(12.7)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the salmonella incidence rate to 12.7 cases per 100,000 population.</span></div> </div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (11.5), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(11.5)

Salmonella Infection Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Salmonella Infection Incidence Rate County: Baltimore City

11.9
Cases per 100,000 population
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 11.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34.1.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (11.6), Baltimore City has a value of 11.9 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(11.6)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (11.9) is less and better than the previously measured value (14.0).
Prior Value
(14.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (12.7), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(12.7)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the salmonella incidence rate to 12.7 cases per 100,000 population.</span></div> </div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (11.5), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(11.5)

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adolescents who have had a Routine Checkup: Medicaid Population

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adolescents who have had a Routine Checkup: Medicaid Population

Value
Compared to:

Adolescents who have had a Routine Checkup: Medicaid Population County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Adolescents who have had a Routine Checkup: Medicaid Population County: Baltimore

47.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 47.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 47.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 42.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 22 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (49.2%), Baltimore has a value of 47.7% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(49.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (47.7%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (43.4%).
Prior Value
(43.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (57.4%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(57.4%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of adolescents ages 13 to 20 years old who have had an annual wellness checkup to 57.4%. </span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (54.3%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(54.3%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of adolescents ages 13 to 20 years old who have had an annual wellness checkup to 54.3%. </span></div> </div>

Adolescents who have had a Routine Checkup: Medicaid Population County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Adolescents who have had a Routine Checkup: Medicaid Population County: Baltimore City

42.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 42.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 47.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 42.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 22 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (49.2%), Baltimore City has a value of 42.9% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(49.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (42.9%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (38.0%).
Prior Value
(38.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (57.4%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(57.4%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of adolescents ages 13 to 20 years old who have had an annual wellness checkup to 57.4%. </span></div>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (54.3%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(54.3%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of adolescents ages 13 to 20 years old who have had an annual wellness checkup to 54.3%. </span></div> </div>

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults Unable to Afford to See a Doctor

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults Unable to Afford to See a Doctor

Value
Compared to:

Adults Unable to Afford to See a Doctor County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Adults Unable to Afford to See a Doctor County: Baltimore

8.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 8.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.3%.
MD Counties
(2016)
The distribution is based on data from 21 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (9.3%), Baltimore has a value of 8.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(9.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.7%), Baltimore has a value of 8.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (8.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9.4%).
Prior Value
(9.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (11.4%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(11.4%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the proportion of adults unable to afford to see a doctor to 11.4%.</span></div> </div>

Adults Unable to Afford to See a Doctor County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Adults Unable to Afford to See a Doctor County: Baltimore City

10.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 10.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.3%.
MD Counties
(2016)
The distribution is based on data from 21 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (9.3%), Baltimore City has a value of 10.1% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(9.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.7%), Baltimore City has a value of 10.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(8.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (10.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.6%).
Prior Value
(10.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (11.4%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(11.4%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the proportion of adults unable to afford to see a doctor to 11.4%.</span></div> </div>

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Value
Compared to:

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup County: Baltimore

76.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 76.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 75.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 73.9%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 76.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 75.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 72.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (73.6%), Baltimore has a value of 76.2% which is higher and better.
US Value
(73.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Value
Compared to:

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup County: Baltimore

90.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 90.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 87.1%.
MD Counties
(2019)
The distribution is based on data from 20 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (88.6%), Baltimore has a value of 90.5% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(88.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (88.4%), Baltimore has a value of 90.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(88.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (90.5%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (91.8%).
Prior Value
(91.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Value
Compared to:

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup County: Baltimore City

73.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 73.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 75.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 73.9%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 73.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 75.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 72.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (73.6%), Baltimore City has a value of 73.9% which is higher and better.
US Value
(73.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Value
Compared to:

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup County: Baltimore City

87.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 87.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 87.1%.
MD Counties
(2019)
The distribution is based on data from 20 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (88.6%), Baltimore City has a value of 87.1% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(88.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (88.4%), Baltimore City has a value of 87.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(88.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (87.1%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (90.8%).
Prior Value
(90.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults with Health Insurance

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults with Health Insurance

Value
Compared to:

Adults with Health Insurance County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Adults with Health Insurance County: Baltimore

93.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 93.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 90.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (91.8%), Baltimore has a value of 93.9% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(91.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (88.7%), Baltimore has a value of 93.9% which is higher and better.
US Value
(88.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (93.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (93.5%).
Prior Value
(93.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Adults with Health Insurance County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Adults with Health Insurance County: Baltimore City

92.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 92.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 90.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (91.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 92.6% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(91.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (88.7%), Baltimore City has a value of 92.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(88.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (92.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (92.9%).
Prior Value
(92.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults without Health Insurance

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Adults without Health Insurance

Value
Compared to:

Adults without Health Insurance County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Adults without Health Insurance County: Baltimore

7.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 7.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 7.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (10.8%), Baltimore has a value of 7.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Adults without Health Insurance County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Adults without Health Insurance County: Baltimore City

10.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 10.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 10.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (10.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 10.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Children with Health Insurance

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Children with Health Insurance

Value
Compared to:

Children with Health Insurance County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Children with Health Insurance County: Baltimore

95.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 95.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 96.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (95.8%), Baltimore has a value of 95.6% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(95.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (94.9%), Baltimore has a value of 95.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(94.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (95.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (94.8%).
Prior Value
(94.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Children with Health Insurance County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Children with Health Insurance County: Baltimore City

95.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 95.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 96.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (95.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 95.6% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(95.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (94.9%), Baltimore City has a value of 95.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(94.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (95.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (95.2%).
Prior Value
(95.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Medicare Healthcare Costs

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Medicare Healthcare Costs

Value
Compared to:

Medicare Healthcare Costs County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Medicare Healthcare Costs County: Baltimore

$9,745
Dollars per enrollee
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value ($9,328), Baltimore has a value of $9,745.
MD Value
($9,328)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value ($9,729), Baltimore has a value of $9,745.
US Value
($9,729)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore ($9,745) is greater  than the previously measured value ($9,506).
Prior Value
($9,506)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Medicare Healthcare Costs County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Medicare Healthcare Costs County: Baltimore City

$10,219
Dollars per enrollee
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value ($9,328), Baltimore City has a value of $10,219.
MD Value
($9,328)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value ($9,729), Baltimore City has a value of $10,219.
US Value
($9,729)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City ($10,219) is greater  than the previously measured value ($9,825).
Prior Value
($9,825)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Non-Physician Primary Care Provider Rate

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Non-Physician Primary Care Provider Rate

Value
Compared to:

Non-Physician Primary Care Provider Rate County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Non-Physician Primary Care Provider Rate County: Baltimore

138
Providers per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 138 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 116 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 138 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 65.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (137), Baltimore has a value of 138 which is higher and better.
MD Value
(137)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (138) is greater and better than the previously measured value (130).
Prior Value
(130)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Non-Physician Primary Care Provider Rate County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Non-Physician Primary Care Provider Rate County: Baltimore City

341
Providers per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 341 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 116 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 341 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 65.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (137), Baltimore City has a value of 341 which is higher and better.
MD Value
(137)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (341) is greater and better than the previously measured value (317).
Prior Value
(317)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

People with a Usual Primary Care Provider

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

People with a Usual Primary Care Provider

Value
Compared to:

People with a Usual Primary Care Provider County: Baltimore

Current Value:

People with a Usual Primary Care Provider County: Baltimore

88.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 88.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (87.3%), Baltimore has a value of 88.6% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(87.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (88.6%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (85.3%).
Prior Value
(85.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (83.9%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(83.9%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of individuals with a specific source of ongoing care to 83.9%</span></div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (84%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(84%)

People with a Usual Primary Care Provider County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

People with a Usual Primary Care Provider County: Baltimore City

85.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 85.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (87.3%), Baltimore City has a value of 85.3% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(87.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (85.3%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (80.9%).
Prior Value
(80.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (83.9%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(83.9%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of individuals with a specific source of ongoing care to 83.9%</span></div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (84%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(84%)

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Persons with Health Insurance

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Persons with Health Insurance

Value
Compared to:

Persons with Health Insurance County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Persons with Health Insurance County: Baltimore

93.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore has a value of 93.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 93.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 92.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore has a value of 93.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (93.0%), Baltimore has a value of 93.6% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(93.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (93.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (93.5%).
Prior Value
(93.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (93.6%), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(93.6%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of persons under age 65 years with health insurance to 93.6%.</span></div> </div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
<div>AHS-01: Increase the proportion of people with health insurance <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

Persons with Health Insurance County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Persons with Health Insurance County: Baltimore City

93.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 93.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 93.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 92.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Baltimore City has a value of 93.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (93.0%), Baltimore City has a value of 93.1% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(93.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (93.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (93.7%).
Prior Value
(93.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (93.6%), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(93.6%)
<div> <div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to increase the proportion of persons under age 65 years with health insurance to 93.6%.</span></div> </div>
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
<div>AHS-01: Increase the proportion of people with health insurance <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Persons with Private Health Insurance Only

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Persons with Private Health Insurance Only

Value
Compared to:

Persons with Private Health Insurance Only County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Persons with Private Health Insurance Only County: Baltimore

57.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (58.8%), Baltimore has a value of 57.7%.
MD Value
(58.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (54.8%), Baltimore has a value of 57.7%.
US Value
(54.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (57.7%) is greater  than the previously measured value (57.2%).
Prior Value
(57.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Persons with Private Health Insurance Only County: Baltimore City

Current Value:

Persons with Private Health Insurance Only County: Baltimore City

46.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (58.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 46.5%.
MD Value
(58.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (54.8%), Baltimore City has a value of 46.5%.
US Value
(54.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore City (46.5%) is greater  than the previously measured value (46.1%).
Prior Value
(46.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore City value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Persons with Public Health Insurance Only

Value
Compared to:

Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Persons with Public Health Insurance Only

Value
Compared to:

Persons with Public Health Insurance Only County: Baltimore

Current Value:

Persons with Public Health Insurance Only County: Baltimore

21.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (21.1%), Baltimore has a value of 21.2%.
MD Value
(21.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.8%), Baltimore has a value of 21.2%.
US Value
(24.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Baltimore (21.2%) is less  than the previously measured value (22.7%).
Prior Value
(22.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Baltimore value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.