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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
County: Washington
Health / Tobacco Use
Value
Compared to:
County: Washington Adolescents who Use Tobacco
County: Washington Adolescents who Use Tobacco
19.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(15.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(34.2%)
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.
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.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(15.2%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the proportion of adolescents who use any kind of tobacco product to 15.2%.</span></div>
County: Washington Adults who Smoke
County: Washington Adults who Smoke
15.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 21 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(10.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(14.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(25.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(15.5%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the proportion of adults who currently smoke to 15.5%.</span></div>
HP 2030 Target
(6.1%)
<div>TU-02: Reduce current cigarette smoking in adults <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
County: Washington High School Students who Smoked Cigarettes: Past 30 Days
County: Washington High School Students who Smoked Cigarettes: Past 30 Days
4.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 23 Maryland counties.
MD Value
(5.0% in 2018)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(7.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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: Washington High School Students who Use Any Tobacco Products
County: Washington High School Students who Use Any Tobacco Products
3.9%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(3.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(6.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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: Washington Middle School Students who Smoked Cigarettes: Past 30 Days
County: Washington Middle School Students who Smoked Cigarettes: Past 30 Days
1.0%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(1.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(1.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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: Washington Middle School Students who Use Any Tobacco Products
County: Washington Middle School Students who Use Any Tobacco Products
2.3%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(1.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(2.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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: Washington Teens who Smoke Cigarettes
County: Washington Teens who Smoke Cigarettes
4.3%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(3.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(7.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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: Washington
Health / Weight Status
Value
Compared to:
County: Washington Adolescents who are Obese
County: Washington Adolescents who are Obese
16.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(15.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
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.
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.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(10.7%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to reduce the proportion of adolescents ages 12 to 19 who are obese to 10.7%</span></div>
County: Washington Adults Who Are Obese
County: Washington Adults Who Are Obese
38.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(34.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(33.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(38.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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: Washington Adults who are Overweight or Obese
County: Washington Adults who are Overweight or Obese
74.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(67.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(68.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(24.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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: Washington High School Students who are Overweight or Obese
County: Washington High School Students who are Overweight or Obese
32.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(31.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(31.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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: Washington High School Students who Described Themselves as Slightly or Very Overweight
County: Washington High School Students who Described Themselves as Slightly or Very Overweight
30.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(0.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(29.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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.
33.7
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(28.0)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(28.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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: Washington Middle School Students Who Were Trying to Lose Weight
County: Washington Middle School Students Who Were Trying to Lose Weight
45.5%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(44.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(44.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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: Washington
Health / Wellness & Lifestyle
Value
Compared to:
County: Washington Average Life Expectancy
County: Washington Average Life Expectancy
75.3
Years
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(78.2)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(75.9)
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.
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.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(79.8)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase life expectancy at birth to 79.8 years.</span></div>
County: Washington Frequent Physical Distress
County: Washington Frequent Physical Distress
12.5%
(2019)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,121 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(9.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(12.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Washington High School Students who Eat Breakfast
County: Washington High School Students who Eat Breakfast
26.0%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(23.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(31.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
County: Washington Insufficient Sleep
County: Washington Insufficient Sleep
39.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(36.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
HP 2030 Target
(26.7%)
County: Washington Middle School Students who Eat Breakfast
County: Washington Middle School Students who Eat Breakfast
32.2%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(36.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(40.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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: Washington Poor Physical Health: 14+ Days
County: Washington Poor Physical Health: 14+ Days
13.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(12.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
County: Washington Poor Physical Health: Average Number of Days
County: Washington Poor Physical Health: Average Number of Days
3.8
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(2.8)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(3.3)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(3.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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: Washington Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better
County: Washington Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Good or Better
84.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(86.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(84.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(84.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
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: Washington Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Poor or Fair
County: Washington Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Poor or Fair
18.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
US Value
(17.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
County: Washington Self-Reported Good Physical Health
County: Washington Self-Reported Good Physical Health
78.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(78.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
Prior Value
(76.0%)
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.
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.
