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Healthy Carroll Vital Signs
Healthy Carroll Vital Signs TM are measures of health (health indicators) associated with the improvement goals and strategies outlined in the Community Benefit and Health Improvement Plan for Carroll County, MD. This Plan is collaboratively led by Carroll Hospital with The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County and the Carroll County Health Department.
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Priority: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Priority: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Number of patients admitted to Carroll Hospital inpatient unit 3+ times/year for a behavioral health diagnosis
Value
Compared to:
Number of patients admitted to Carroll Hospital inpatient unit 3+ times/year for a behavioral health diagnosis County: Carroll
Number of patients admitted to Carroll Hospital inpatient unit 3+ times/year for a behavioral health diagnosis County: Carroll
5
Patients
(December 2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(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.
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.
Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan
(50)
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide County: Carroll
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Suicide County: Carroll
13.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
MD Value
(9.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(13.5 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(12.1)
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.
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.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(9.0)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to decrease the suicide rate to 9.0 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(9.1)
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<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to decrease the suicide rate to 9.1 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
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HP 2030 Target
(12.8)
<div>MHMD-01: Reduce the suicide rate <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Mental Health County: Carroll
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Mental Health County: Carroll
4,216.0
ER Visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(4,291.5)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(4,058.0)
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.
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.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(3,152.6)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to mental health conditions to 3152.6 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use County: Carroll
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Drug Use County: Carroll
37.9
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
MD Value
(42.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
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
Prior Value
(45.2)
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.
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.
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 ER Rate due to Alcohol/Substance Abuse County: Carroll
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Alcohol/Substance Abuse County: Carroll
1,238.1
ER visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(2,017.0)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(1,330.2)
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.
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.
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>
Priority: DIABETES
Adults with Diabetes County: Carroll
Adults with Diabetes County: Carroll
6.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 23 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(9.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
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
Prior Value
(8.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan
(10.4%)
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes County: Carroll
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes County: Carroll
30.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
MD Value
(22.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
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
Prior Value
(21.7)
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.
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 ER Rate due to Diabetes County: Carroll
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Diabetes County: Carroll
134.9
ER Visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(243.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(129.4)
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.
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.
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>
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>
Priority: HEART HEALTH
High Blood Pressure Prevalence County: Carroll
High Blood Pressure Prevalence County: Carroll
26.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(32.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(32.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
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.
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.
HP 2030 Target
(41.9%)
High Cholesterol Prevalence County: Carroll
High Cholesterol Prevalence County: Carroll
25.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(33.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(35.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(34.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Priority: HEART HEALTH
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)
Value
Compared to:
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke) County: Carroll
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke) County: Carroll
30.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(45.5)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(38.8 in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(38.1)
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.
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.
HP 2030 Target
(33.4)
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease County: Carroll
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease County: Carroll
162.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(160.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(165.0 in 2017)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Prior Value
(160.6)
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.
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.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(166.3)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the heart disease death rate to 166.3 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(173.4)
<div>
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the heart disease death rate to 173.4 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
</div>
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Hypertension County: Carroll
Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Hypertension County: Carroll
201.4
ER Visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(351.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(175.6)
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.
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.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(234.0)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to hypertension to 234.0 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(202.4)
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<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the rate of emergency room visits due to hypertension to 202.4 emergency room visits per 100,000 population.</span></div>
</div>
Adults Engaging in Regular Physical Activity County: Carroll
Adults Engaging in Regular Physical Activity County: Carroll
56.4%
(2019)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(51.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(23.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(38.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
HP 2030 Target
(29.7%)
<div>PA-05: Increase the proportion of adults who do enough aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Priority: CANCER
Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate From Cancer County: Carroll
Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate From Cancer County: Carroll
154.4
Rate per 100,000
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(149.5)
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.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(147.4)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the cancer mortality rate to 147.4 deaths per 100,000 population.</span></div>
HP 2020 Target
(161.4)
<div><span style="font-weight:bold;" class="indtargetoverview">The Healthy People 2020 national health target is to reduce the overall cancer mortality (death) rate to 161.4 deaths per 100,000. </span></div>
HP 2030 Target
(122.7)
Melanoma Incidence Rate County: Carroll
Melanoma Incidence Rate County: Carroll
44.7
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,961 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(24.5)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(22.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(42.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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 Smoke County: Carroll
Adults who Smoke County: Carroll
8.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(10.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(14.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
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.
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.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(15.5%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the proportion of adults who currently smoke to 15.5%.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(14.4%)
<div>
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the proportion of adults who currently smoke to 14.4%. </span></div>
</div>
HP 2030 Target
(6.1%)
<div>TU-02: Reduce current cigarette smoking in adults <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Teens who Use Tobacco County: Carroll
Teens who Use Tobacco County: Carroll
23.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(15.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(34.7%)
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.
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.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(15.2%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the proportion of adolescents who use any kind of tobacco product to 15.2%.</span></div>
Maryland SHIP 2014
(22.3%)
<div>
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2014 Target is to reduce the proportion of adolescents who use any kind of tobacco product to 22.3%. </span></div>
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