Maryland’s Health and Wellness Status in 2024
On October 30, 2024, the non-profit organization SmileHub announced that Maryland has been ranked as the ‘8th Best State for Health and Wellness’ in its latest report for 2024. This ranking highlights the state’s performance across various health and wellness metrics.
Criteria for Rankings
In their evaluation, SmileHub utilized 23 key metrics assessing different aspects of public health, ranging from the affordability of medical visits to the effectiveness of public hospital systems. These metrics are essential for analyzing how states support their residents in improving health and wellness.
Maryland’s Key Metrics
- Overall Rank: 8th
- Health & Wellness Charities per Capita: 10th
- Life Expectancy: 22nd
- Public Health Funding per Capita: 17th
- Obesity Rate: 21st
- Physicians per Capita: 3rd
- Quality of Public Hospital System: 17th
Conclusion
For the complete report and the rankings of other states, visit SmileHub’s official page.
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