COVID-19 Rates in Washington County
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Child Food Insecurity Rate
According to Feeding America, the coronavirus crisis is likely to reverse the improvements that have occurred over the past decade as millions of people are newly at risk for food insecurity. Children exposed to food insecurity are of particular concern given the implications scarce food resources pose to a child’s health and development.
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Respiratory Diseases
People with respiratory diseases are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Washington County has some of the highest rates of respiratory diseases in Maryland including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, and has one of the highest rates of death due to all chronic lower respiratory diseases in the state.
Unemployment in Washington County
Families Living Below Poverty Level
In Washington County
This indicator shows the percentage of families living below the federal poverty level.
Data Source: American Community Survey 5-Year