This is historical data. The update frequency has been set to "Static Data" and is here for historic value. Updated 8/14/2024. Rate of deaths per 100,000 population by selected underlying causes of death among Maryland residents (1992-2017).

This is historical data. The update frequency has been set to "Static Data" and is here for historic value. Updated on 8/14/2024

Emergency Department Visit Rate Due To Hypertension - This indicator shows the rate of emergency department visits due to hypertension (per 100,000 population). In Maryland, 30% of all deaths were attributed to heart disease and stroke. Heart disease and stroke can be prevented by control of high blood pressure. In Maryland, there were 16,251 emergency department visits for primary diagnosis of hypertension in 2014.

This is historical data. The update frequency has been set to "Static Data" and is here for historic value. Updated on 8/14/2024

Fall-Related Death Rate - This indicator shows the rate of fall-related deaths per 100,000 population. Falls are a major cause of preventable death among the elderly and have increased across age groups in the past decade. Causes of fall-related deaths differ between the elderly and young and middle-aged populations, and require different prevention strategies. In 2009, falls accounted for 30% of accidental deaths. Link to Data Details

This is historical data. The update frequency has been set to "Static Data" and is here for historic value. Updated on 8/14/2024

Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate From Heart Disease - This indicator shows the age-adjusted mortality rate from heart disease (per 100,000 population). Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Maryland accounting for 25% of all deaths. Between 2012-2014, over 30,000 people died of heart disease in Maryland. https://health.maryland.gov/pophealth/Documents/SHIP/SHIP%20Lite%20Data%20Details/Age-Adjusted%20Heart%20Disease.pdf" > Link to Data Details