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Maryland Public Health Data

Here are a couple of tips to help users access and utilize the information they'll find:​​

 

  • If a data point reads "Suppressed," this means that there were fewer than 10 cases in a jurisdiction. Because of this, the exact numbers have been hidden to protect the patients' identities.
     

  • Incidence and mortality rates are rates per 100,000 residents (e.g., HIV Diagnosis Rate)
     

  • Numbers that are expressed as percentages represent the percentage of the population living with a given health issue
     

  • The Pearson Correlation Coefficient shows the correlation between low literacy proficiency and a given health condition. Numbers range from -1.0 (a Perfect Negative correlation) to 1.0 (a Perfect Positive correlation). The closer the number is to -1.0 or 1.0, the higher the correlation between low literacy skills and the health condition.
     

  • IMPORTANT NOTE:

    Because Maryland has only three counties that lie within the Appalachian Region, both regionwide averages and Pearson Correlation Coefficient findings should be used with caution, as they may not be generalizable.
     

  • Our sources for these data may be found on our Resources page in the Citations section.

All Cancer Incidence
(2017-2021)

Regional Rate (Per 100k)
(or)
Prevalence
Statewide Rate
(or)
Prevalence
National Rate
(or)
Prevalence

464.5

446.8

444.4

Pearson Correlation Coefficient

0.6

The image presents a horizontal correlation scale ranging from -1.0 to 1.0. On the left end, -1.0 is labeled "Perfect Negative Correlation" and on the right end, 1.0 is labeled "Perfect Positive Correlation." The center, marked as 0, is labeled "No Correlation." The scale is segmented into different correlation strengths: "Strong Negative Correlation" (-1.0 to -0.7), "Moderate Negative Correlation" (-0.6 to -0.4), "Weak Negative Correlation" (-0.3 to -0.1), "Weak Positive Correlation" (0.1 to 0.3), "Moderate Positive Correlation" (0.4 to 0.6), and "Strong Positive Correlation" (0.7 to 1.0).
The image presents information about cancer incidence in Maryland from 2017-2021, with a focus on Appalachian counties. On the left, a map outlines three counties: Garrett, Allegany, and Washington. Garrett is labeled with an incidence rate of 403.6, Allegany with 535.4, and Washington with 454.6. The map uses a gradient color scheme, transitioning from light purple to deep purple, indicating varying rates. On the right, a darker overlay contains text detailing statistics: there were an average of 1,618 cancer diagnoses per year in Maryland's Appalachian counties, at a rate of 464.5 diagnoses per 100,000 residents. This rate is higher than the statewide rate of 446.8 but lower than the national rate of 444.4. Additionally, Allegany County is highlighted as having the highest incidence rate in Appalachian Maryland. The background features a gradient of purple tones, enhancing the visual presentation. A legend shows the color gradient, with values from 403.6 to 535.4. The source is credited to the National Cancer Institute, 2024.
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The image presents information about cancer incidence in Maryland from 2017-2021, with a focus on Appalachian counties. On the left, a map outlines three counties: Garrett, Allegany, and Washington. Garrett is labeled with an incidence rate of 403.6, Allegany with 535.4, and Washington with 454.6. The map uses a gradient color scheme, transitioning from light purple to deep purple, indicating varying rates. On the right, a darker overlay contains text detailing statistics: there were an average of 1,618 cancer diagnoses per year in Maryland's Appalachian counties, at a rate of 464.5 diagnoses per 100,000 residents. This rate is higher than the statewide rate of 446.8 but lower than the national rate of 444.4. Additionally, Allegany County is highlighted as having the highest incidence rate in Appalachian Maryland. The background features a gradient of purple tones, enhancing the visual presentation. A legend shows the color gradient, with values from 403.6 to 535.4. The source is credited to the National Cancer Institute, 2024.
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The image presents information about cancer incidence in Maryland from 2017-2021, with a focus on Appalachian counties. On the left, a map outlines three counties: Garrett, Allegany, and Washington. Garrett is labeled with an incidence rate of 403.6, Allegany with 535.4, and Washington with 454.6. The map uses a gradient color scheme, transitioning from light purple to deep purple, indicating varying rates. On the right, a darker overlay contains text detailing statistics: there were an average of 1,618 cancer diagnoses per year in Maryland's Appalachian counties, at a rate of 464.5 diagnoses per 100,000 residents. This rate is higher than the statewide rate of 446.8 but lower than the national rate of 444.4. Additionally, Allegany County is highlighted as having the highest incidence rate in Appalachian Maryland. The background features a gradient of purple tones, enhancing the visual presentation. A legend shows the color gradient, with values from 403.6 to 535.4. The source is credited to the National Cancer Institute, 2024.
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