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Compared to Target

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County: Carroll

Health / Diabetes

Value
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County: Carroll

Health / Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

County: Carroll Adults with Diabetes

Current Value:

Adults with Diabetes

6.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 6.6% 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
Compared to the MD Value (9.8%), Carroll has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(9.8%)
Compared to the US Value (10.9%), Carroll has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.9%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (6.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (8.2%).
Prior Value
(8.2%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan (10.4%), the target has been met.
Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan
(10.4%)
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County: Carroll Adults with Prediabetes

Current Value:

Adults with Prediabetes

12.8%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 12.8% 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
Compared to the MD Value (13.5%), Carroll has a value of 12.8% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(13.5%)
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County: Carroll Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes

30.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the MD Value (22.7), Carroll has a value of 30.3 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(22.7)
Compared to the US Value (24.8), Carroll has a value of 30.3 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(24.8 in 2020)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (30.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (21.7).
Prior Value
(21.7)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
Trend
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County: Carroll Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Diabetes

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Diabetes

134.9
ER Visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 134.9 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
Compared to the MD Value (243.7), Carroll has a value of 134.9 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(243.7)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (134.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (129.4).
Prior Value
(129.4)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (186.3), the target has been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(186.3)
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (300.2), the target has been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(300.2)
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County: Carroll Annual Age-Adjusted Death Rate Due to Diabetes

Current Value:

Annual Age-Adjusted Death Rate Due to Diabetes

30.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (30.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (21.7).
Prior Value
(21.7)
Compared to the Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan (12), the target has not been met.
Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan
(12)
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County: Carroll Diabetes: Medicare Population

Current Value:

Diabetes: Medicare Population

27.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 27.0% 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
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 27.0% 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
Compared to the MD Value (27.0%), Carroll has a value of 27.0%.
MD Value
(27.0%)
Compared to the US Value (24.0%), Carroll has a value of 27.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(24.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (27.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (27.0%).
Prior Value
(27.0%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Carroll Diabetic Monitoring: Medicare Population

Current Value:

Diabetic Monitoring: Medicare Population

91.0%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 91.0% which is in the best 50% 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
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 91.0% which is in the best 50% 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
Compared to the MD Value (87.4%), Carroll has a value of 91.0% which is higher and better.
MD Value
(87.4%)
Compared to the US Value (87.5%), Carroll has a value of 91.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(87.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (91.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (91.0%).
Prior Value
(91.0%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
Trend
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County: Carroll Emergency Department Visit Rate due to Diabetes

Current Value:

Emergency Department Visit Rate due to Diabetes

549.8
ER Visits per 100,000 population
(December 2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (549.8) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (549.4).
Prior Value
(549.4)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (186.3), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(186.3)
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County: Carroll

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Value
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County: Carroll

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Value
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County: Carroll Adults who Experienced a Stroke

Current Value:

Adults who Experienced a Stroke

2.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 2.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.9%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 2.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.2%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the US Value (3.3%), Carroll has a value of 2.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.3%)
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County: Carroll Adults who Experienced Coronary Heart Disease

Current Value:

Adults who Experienced Coronary Heart Disease

5.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 5.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.3%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 5.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the US Value (6.1%), Carroll has a value of 5.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(6.1%)
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County: Carroll Adults who Have Taken Medications for High Blood Pressure

Current Value:

Adults who Have Taken Medications for High Blood Pressure

79.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 79.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 78.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 77.2%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 79.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 80.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 78.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the US Value (78.2%), Carroll has a value of 79.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(78.2%)
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County: Carroll Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)

30.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 30.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 43.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 62.0.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (45.5), Carroll has a value of 30.5 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(45.5)
Compared to the US Value (38.8), Carroll has a value of 30.5 which is lower and better.
US Value
(38.8 in 2020)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (30.5) is less and better than the previously measured value (38.1).
Prior Value
(38.1)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (33.4), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(33.4)
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County: Carroll Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to CVA (Stroke)

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to CVA (Stroke)

30.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (30.5) is less and better than the previously measured value (38.1).
Prior Value
(38.1)
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (33.4), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(33.4)
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County: Carroll Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack

42.4
Deaths per 100,000 population 35+ years
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 42.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 42.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 47.6.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (42.4), Carroll has a value of 42.4.
MD Value
(42.4)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (42.4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (41.7).
Prior Value
(41.7)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
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County: Carroll Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease

162.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 162.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 172.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 228.2.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (160.1), Carroll has a value of 162.3 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(160.1)
Compared to the US Value (92.9), Carroll has a value of 162.3 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(92.9 in 2017)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (162.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (160.6).
Prior Value
(160.6)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (166.3), the target has been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(166.3)
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (173.4), the target has been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(173.4)
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County: Carroll Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Hypertension

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Hypertension

201.4
ER Visits per 100,000 population
(2017)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 201.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 380.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 458.6.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (351.2), Carroll has a value of 201.4 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(351.2)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (201.4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (175.6).
Prior Value
(175.6)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
Trend
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (234.0), the target has been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(234.0)
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (202.4), the target has been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(202.4)
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County: Carroll Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Heart Attack

Current Value:

Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Heart Attack

22.4
Hospitalizations per 10,000 population 35+ years
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 22.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.7.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (19.2), Carroll has a value of 22.4 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(19.2)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (22.4) is less and better than the previously measured value (26.9).
Prior Value
(26.9)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
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County: Carroll Annual Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease

Current Value:

Annual Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease

162.3
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (162.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (155.5).
Prior Value
(155.5)
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2017 (166.3), the target has been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(166.3)
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (71.1), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(71.1)
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County: Carroll Atrial Fibrillation: Medicare Population

Current Value:

Atrial Fibrillation: Medicare Population

15.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 15.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.0%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 15.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (13.0%), Carroll has a value of 15.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(13.0%)
Compared to the US Value (14.0%), Carroll has a value of 15.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(14.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (15.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (15.0%).
Prior Value
(15.0%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll Cholesterol Test History

Current Value:

Cholesterol Test History

88.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 88.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 88.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.9%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 88.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 84.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 82.2%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the US Value (86.4%), Carroll has a value of 88.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(86.4%)
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County: Carroll Emergency Department Visits due to Heart Disease

Current Value:

Emergency Department Visits due to Heart Disease

14.6%
(December 2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (14.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (16.1%).
Prior Value
(16.1%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the NHAMCS 2018 (7.2%), the target has not been met.
NHAMCS 2018
(7.2%)
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County: Carroll Heart Failure: Medicare Population

Current Value:

Heart Failure: Medicare Population

10.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 10.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.0%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 10.0% 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 13.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (9.0%), Carroll has a value of 10.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(9.0%)
Compared to the US Value (11.0%), Carroll has a value of 10.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(11.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (10.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.0%).
Prior Value
(10.0%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Carroll High Blood Pressure Prevalence

Current Value:

High Blood Pressure Prevalence

26.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 26.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 33.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.9%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (32.0%), Carroll has a value of 26.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(32.0%)
Compared to the US Value (32.4%), Carroll has a value of 26.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(32.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (26.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (30.2%).
Prior Value
(30.2%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (41.9%), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(41.9%)
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County: Carroll High Cholesterol Prevalence

Current Value:

High Cholesterol Prevalence

25.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 25.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to the MD Value (33.5%), Carroll has a value of 25.4% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(33.5%)
Compared to the US Value (35.7%), Carroll has a value of 25.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(35.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (25.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (34.2%).
Prior Value
(34.2%)
Over time, the Carroll value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Carroll High Cholesterol Prevalence: Past 5 Years

Current Value:

High Cholesterol Prevalence: Past 5 Years

38.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 38.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 37.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 39.6%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 38.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 38.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 40.2%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Carroll has a value of 38.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.4%)
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County: Carroll Hyperlipidemia: Medicare Population

Current Value:

Hyperlipidemia: Medicare Population

72.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 72.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 70.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 72.8%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 72.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 63.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 67.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (69.0%), Carroll has a value of 72.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(69.0%)
Compared to the US Value (65.0%), Carroll has a value of 72.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(65.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (72.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (70.0%).
Prior Value
(70.0%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Carroll Hypertension: Medicare Population

Current Value:

Hypertension: Medicare Population

70.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 70.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 70.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 72.0%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 70.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 67.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 71.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (68.0%), Carroll has a value of 70.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(68.0%)
Compared to the US Value (65.0%), Carroll has a value of 70.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(65.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (70.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (70.0%).
Prior Value
(70.0%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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County: Carroll Ischemic Heart Disease: Medicare Population

Current Value:

Ischemic Heart Disease: Medicare Population

24.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 24.0% 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 22.0%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 24.0% 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 24.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (20.0%), Carroll has a value of 24.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(20.0%)
Compared to the US Value (21.0%), Carroll has a value of 24.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(21.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (24.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (24.0%).
Prior Value
(24.0%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Carroll Stroke: Medicare Population

Current Value:

Stroke: Medicare Population

6.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.0%.
MD Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 6.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.0%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the MD Value (6.0%), Carroll has a value of 6.0%.
MD Value
(6.0%)
Compared to the US Value (6.0%), Carroll has a value of 6.0%.
US Value
(6.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (6.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.0%).
Prior Value
(6.0%)
Over time, the Carroll value is increasing significantly.
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