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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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County: Carroll

Health / Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

County: Carroll

Health / Diabetes

Value
Compared to:

County: Carroll Adults with Diabetes

Current Value:

County: Carroll 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
The distribution is based on data from 23 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (9.8%), Carroll has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(9.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.9%), Carroll has a value of 6.6% 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, Carroll (6.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (8.2%).
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.
Over time, the Carroll 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%)

County: Carroll Adults with Prediabetes

Current Value:

County: Carroll 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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (13.5%), Carroll has a value of 12.8% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.

County: Carroll Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Diabetes

Current Value:
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)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
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)
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, Carroll (30.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (21.7).
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.
Over time, the Carroll 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.

County: Carroll Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Diabetes

Current Value:
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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (243.7), Carroll has a value of 134.9 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(243.7)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (134.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (129.4).
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.
Over time, the Carroll 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 Maryland SHIP 2017 (186.3), the target has  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>

County: Carroll Annual Age-Adjusted Death Rate Due to Diabetes

Current Value:
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)
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.
Compared to the Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan (12), the target has not been met.
Community Benefit & Health Improvement Plan
(12)

County: Carroll Diabetes: Medicare Population

Current Value:
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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland 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
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (27.0%), Carroll has a value of 27.0%.
MD Value
(27.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.0%), Carroll has a value of 27.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(24.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (27.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (27.0%).
Prior Value
(27.0%)
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 Carroll 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.

County: Carroll Diabetic Monitoring: Medicare Population

Current Value:
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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland 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
The distribution is based on data from 3,097 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (87.4%), Carroll has a value of 91.0% 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%), Carroll has a value of 91.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(87.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (91.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (91.0%).
Prior Value
(91.0%)
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 Carroll 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.

County: Carroll Emergency Department Visit Rate due to Diabetes

Current Value:
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)
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 Carroll 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 Maryland SHIP 2017 (186.3), the target has not been met.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(186.3)

County: Carroll

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Value
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County: Carroll

Health / Heart Disease & Stroke

Value
Compared to:

County: Carroll Adults who Experienced a Stroke

Current Value:
3.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.3%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% 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 4.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (3.6%), Carroll has a value of 3.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Carroll Adults who Experienced Coronary Heart Disease

Current Value:
6.6%
(2022)
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 6.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.5%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. 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 8.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (6.8%), Carroll has a value of 6.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(6.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Carroll Adults who Have Taken Medications for High Blood Pressure

79.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 79.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 78.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 77.4%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 79.3% 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 77.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,066 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (78.2%), Carroll has a value of 79.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(78.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Carroll 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
The distribution is based on data from 21 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (45.5), Carroll has a value of 30.5 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(45.5)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
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)
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, Carroll (30.5) is less and better than the previously measured value (38.1).
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.
Over time, the Carroll 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 (33.4), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(33.4)

County: Carroll Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to CVA (Stroke)

Current Value:
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)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (33.4), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(33.4)

County: Carroll Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Attack

Current Value:
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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. 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 61.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 87.3.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,101 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (42.4), Carroll has a value of 42.4.
MD Value
(42.4)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (42.4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (41.7).
Prior Value
(41.7)
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 Carroll 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.

County: Carroll Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Heart Disease

Current Value:
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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (160.1), Carroll has a value of 162.3 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(160.1)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (165.0), Carroll has a value of 162.3 which is lower and better.
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
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (162.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (160.6).
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.
Over time, the Carroll 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 (166.3), the target has  been met.
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>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (173.4), the target has  been met.
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>

County: Carroll Age-Adjusted ER Rate due to Hypertension

Current Value:
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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (351.2), Carroll has a value of 201.4 which is lower and better.
MD Value
(351.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (201.4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (175.6).
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.
Over time, the Carroll 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 (234.0), the target has  been met.
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>
Compared to the Maryland SHIP 2014 (202.4), the target has  been met.
Maryland SHIP 2014
(202.4)
<div> <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>

County: Carroll 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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to the MD Value (19.2), Carroll has a value of 22.4 which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(19.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (22.4) is less and better than the previously measured value (26.9).
Prior Value
(26.9)
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 Carroll 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.

County: Carroll 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)
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.
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)

County: Carroll Atrial Fibrillation: Medicare Population

Current Value:
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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland 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
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (13.0%), Carroll has a value of 15.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(13.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (14.0%), Carroll has a value of 15.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (15.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (15.0%).
Prior Value
(15.0%)
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 Carroll 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.

County: Carroll Cholesterol Test History

Current Value:

County: Carroll Cholesterol Test History

89.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 89.2% 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 86.6%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 89.2% 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 82.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,066 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (86.4%), Carroll has a value of 89.2% which is higher and better.
US Value
(86.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Carroll Emergency Department Visits due to Heart Disease

Current Value:
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%)
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 Carroll 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 NHAMCS 2018 (7.2%), the target has not been met.
NHAMCS 2018
(7.2%)

County: Carroll Heart Failure: Medicare Population

Current Value:
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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland 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
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (9.0%), Carroll has a value of 10.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(9.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (11.0%), Carroll has a value of 10.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (10.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.0%).
Prior Value
(10.0%)
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 Carroll 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.

County: Carroll High Blood Pressure Prevalence

Current Value:
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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (32.0%), Carroll has a value of 26.1% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(32.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (32.4%), Carroll has a value of 26.1% which is lower and better.
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
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (26.1%) 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 Carroll 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 (41.9%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(41.9%)

County: Carroll High Cholesterol Prevalence

Current Value:

County: Carroll 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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (33.5%), Carroll has a value of 25.4% which is lower and better.
MD Value
(33.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (35.7%), Carroll has a value of 25.4% which is lower and better.
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
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (25.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (34.2%).
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.
Over time, the Carroll 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.

County: Carroll High Cholesterol Prevalence: Past 5 Years

Current Value:
35.5%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to MD Counties, Carroll has a value of 35.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 34.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.7%.
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Carroll has a value of 35.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 37.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,121 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (33.6%), Carroll has a value of 35.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(33.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Carroll Hyperlipidemia: Medicare Population

Current Value:
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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland 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
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (69.0%), Carroll has a value of 72.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(69.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (65.0%), Carroll has a value of 72.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(65.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (72.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (70.0%).
Prior Value
(70.0%)
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 Carroll 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.

County: Carroll Hypertension: Medicare Population

Current Value:
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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland 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
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (68.0%), Carroll has a value of 70.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(68.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (65.0%), Carroll has a value of 70.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(65.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (70.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (70.0%).
Prior Value
(70.0%)
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 Carroll 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.

County: Carroll Ischemic Heart Disease: Medicare Population

Current Value:
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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland 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
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (20.0%), Carroll has a value of 24.0% which is higher and worse.
MD Value
(20.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (21.0%), Carroll has a value of 24.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(21.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (24.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (24.0%).
Prior Value
(24.0%)
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 Carroll 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.

County: Carroll Stroke: Medicare Population

Current Value:

County: Carroll 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
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland 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
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the MD Value (6.0%), Carroll has a value of 6.0%.
MD Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.0%), Carroll has a value of 6.0%.
US Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Carroll (6.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.0%).
Prior Value
(6.0%)
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 Carroll 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.