Health Profile of Bel Air South, Maryland
Bel Air South Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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A
Bel Air South Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bel Air South | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bel Air South is 80.3 years, about 1.9 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 2.8%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.7% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,021 residents in Bel Air South are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 970 296 men · 674 women
- 75–84 2,160 817 men · 1,343 women
- 65–74 4,346 1,997 men · 2,349 women
- 50–64 10,545 5,130 men · 5,415 women
Younger residents
12,504 residents in Bel Air South are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,798 2,074 boys · 1,724 girls
- 7–12 3,806 1,934 boys · 1,872 girls
- 3–7 2,856 1,337 boys · 1,519 girls
- 0–3 2,044 945 boys · 1,099 girls
About 1,727 residents in Bel Air South (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bel Air South | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.2% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Bel Air South is about 26% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Bel Air South is about 20% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bel Air South | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.8% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.1% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bel Air South is about 21% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,900 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 636,903 minutes a day and 232.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bel Air South is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.51 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Bel Air South | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.04 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bel Air South is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Bel Air South, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Bel Air South, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air South, MD | 54,835 | 80.3 yrs #2/2 | 2.8% #2/2 | 31.2% #2/2 |
| Bel Air North, MD | 29,691 | 82.4 yrs | 2.3% | 30.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bel Air South, Maryland has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Maryland, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Bel Air South, Maryland.
Is Bel Air South, Maryland a healthy place to live?
Bel Air South, Maryland has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Bel Air South, Maryland?
People in Bel Air South, Maryland can expect to live 80.3 years on average, 1.9 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What percentage of Bel Air South, Maryland residents are uninsured?
2.8% of residents in Bel Air South, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 36 people, 3.5 points below the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Bel Air South, Maryland?
31.2% of adults in Bel Air South, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.8 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bel Air South, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,900 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 636,903 minutes a day and 232.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bel Air South is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.51 lifetimes a year.
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