Life Expectancy - This indicator shows life expectancy from birth, in years. Life expectancy is a summary measure used to describe overall health. Life expectancy at birth is the average number of years a newborn is expected to live given current conditions. The life expectancy in the US is the highest in recorded history thanks to public health interventions such as improvements in sanitation and food safety, development and use of vaccines, and health promotion efforts. Link to Data Details

Babies with Low Birth Weight - This indicator shows the percentage of live births that are a low birth weight (2500 grams or less). Babies born with a low birth weight are at increased risk for serious health consequences including disabilities and death. Low birth weight babies weigh less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds). Maryland’s low birth weight percentage is higher than the national average. Link to Data Details

Early Prenatal Care - This indicator shows the percentage of pregnant women who receive prenatal care beginning in the first trimester. Inadequate prenatal care services have been linked to higher rates of infant mortality, low birth weight and pre-term deliveries. While Maryland as a whole ranks better than the National average and the Healthy People 2020 Target, disparities still exist. Due to the change in methodology for collecting information on the Maryland birth certificate, data collected in 2010 and after are not comparable to data collected in earlier years. 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 Teen Birth Rate - This indicator shows the rate of births to teens ages 15-19 years (per 1,000 population). Teen pregnancy is linked to a host of social problems such as poverty, lack of overall child well-being, out-of-wedlock births, lack of responsible fatherhood, health issues, school failure, child abuse and neglect and at-risk behaviors. 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 Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Rate - This indicator shows the rate of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDs) per 1,000 live births. Sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDs) include deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), unknown cause, accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. Three hundred and sixty-two babies died from SUIDs in Maryland from 2005-2009. Link to Data Details

This is a MD iMAP hosted service layer. Find more information at http://imap.maryland.gov. Each Maryland County's number of infant deaths and infant mortality rates by race in 2012 and 2013. Includes: a) Number of Infant Deaths of All Races - 2012 - b) Number of Infant Deaths of All Races - 2013 - c) Infant Mortality Rate of All Races Per 1 - 000 Live Births - 2012 - d) Infant Mortality Rate of All Races Per 1 - 000 Live Births - 2013 - e) White Infant Deaths - 2012 - f) White Infant Deaths - 2013 - g) White Infant Mortality Rate Per 1 - 000 Live Births 2012 - h) White Infant Mortality Rate Per 1 - 000 Live Births 2013 - i) Black Infant Deaths - 2012 - j) Black Infant Deaths - 2013 - k) Black Infant Mortality Rate Per 1 - 000 Live Births 2012 - l) Black Infant Mortality Rate Per 1 - 000 Live Births 2013 - m) Number of Infant Deaths All Races from 2004-2008 - n) Number of Infant Deaths All Races from 2009-2013 - o) Average Infant Mortality Rate of All Races from 2004-2008 - p) Average Infant Mortality Rate of All Races from 2009-2013 - q) Percent Change of Infant Deaths. Values = Rates based on <5 deaths are not presented since rates based on small numbers are statistically unreliable. Feature Service Layer Link: http://geodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/Health/MD_VitalStatistics/FeatureServer/2 ADDITIONAL LICENSE TERMS: The Spatial Data and the information therein (collectively "the Data") is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind either expressed implied or statutory. The user assumes the entire risk as to quality and performance of the Data. No guarantee of accuracy is granted nor is any responsibility for reliance thereon assumed. In no event shall the State of Maryland be liable for direct indirect incidental consequential or special damages of any kind. The State of Maryland does not accept liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by inaccuracies in the Data or as a result to changes to the Data nor is there responsibility assumed to maintain the Data in any manner or form. The Data can be freely distributed as long as the metadata entry is not modified or deleted. Any data derived from the Data must acknowledge the State of Maryland in the metadata.

This is a MD iMAP hosted service layer. Find more information at http://imap.maryland.gov. The Division of Vital Records of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issues certified copies of birth - death - fetal death - and marriage certificates for events that occur in Maryland. The Division also provides divorce verifications. The Division provides information on procedures to follow for registering an adoption - legitimation - or an adjudication of paternity. Maryland Percentage of Low Birth Weight* Infants - 2012. *Weighing 2 - 499 grams or less. Feature Service Layer Link: http://geodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/Health/MD_VitalStatistics/FeatureServer/1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE TERMS: The Spatial Data and the information therein (collectively "the Data") is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind either expressed implied or statutory. The user assumes the entire risk as to quality and performance of the Data. No guarantee of accuracy is granted nor is any responsibility for reliance thereon assumed. In no event shall the State of Maryland be liable for direct indirect incidental consequential or special damages of any kind. The State of Maryland does not accept liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by inaccuracies in the Data or as a result to changes to the Data nor is there responsibility assumed to maintain the Data in any manner or form. The Data can be freely distributed as long as the metadata entry is not modified or deleted. Any data derived from the Data must acknowledge the State of Maryland in the metadata.

This is a MD iMAP hosted service layer. Find more information at http://imap.maryland.gov. The Division of Vital Records of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issues certified copies of birth - death - fetal death - and marriage certificates for events that occur in Maryland. The Division also provides divorce verifications. The Division provides information on procedures to follow for registering an adoption - legitimation - or an adjudication of paternity. Maryland Age-Adjusted All-Cause Mortality Rate - 2010-2012. *Age-adjusted to the 2000 U.S. standard population. Rate per 100 - 000 Feature Service Layer Link: http://geodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/Health/MD_VitalStatistics/FeatureServer/0 ADDITIONAL LICENSE TERMS: The Spatial Data and the information therein (collectively "the Data") is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind either expressed implied or statutory. The user assumes the entire risk as to quality and performance of the Data. No guarantee of accuracy is granted nor is any responsibility for reliance thereon assumed. In no event shall the State of Maryland be liable for direct indirect incidental consequential or special damages of any kind. The State of Maryland does not accept liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by inaccuracies in the Data or as a result to changes to the Data nor is there responsibility assumed to maintain the Data in any manner or form. The Data can be freely distributed as long as the metadata entry is not modified or deleted. Any data derived from the Data must acknowledge the State of Maryland in the metadata.

Suicide Rate - This indicator shows the suicide rate per 100,000 population. Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities. Mental disorders and/or substance abuse have been found in the great majority of people who have died by suicide. In Maryland, approximately 500 lives are lost each year to this preventable cause of death. Link to Data Details

This is historical data. The update frequency has been set to "Static Data" and is here for historic value. Updated 8/14/2024. Rate and number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births by year. The total rate and number variables include all available races and are not limited to white and black races. Blank cells indicate that the data are not available.