Health Profile of Landover, Maryland
Landover 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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B
Landover Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Landover | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Landover is 75.6 years, about 2.8 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 14.4%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.9% of residents, higher than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,284 residents in Landover are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 207 40 men · 167 women
- 75–84 690 277 men · 413 women
- 65–74 1,339 536 men · 803 women
- 50–64 4,048 1,780 men · 2,267 women
Younger residents
5,778 residents in Landover are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,666 817 boys · 849 girls
- 7–12 1,728 935 boys · 793 girls
- 3–7 1,379 717 boys · 662 girls
- 0–3 1,005 489 boys · 516 girls
About 843 residents in Landover (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Landover | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.1% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.8% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Landover is about 38% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Landover is about 28% lower than in Maryland. The rate of diabetes in Landover is about 23% higher than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Landover | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.9% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.5% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Landover is about 22% lower than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Landover is about 20% higher than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,792 cigarettes a day, 773,774 a month, or 9.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 283,717 minutes a day and 103.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Landover is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.61 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 | Landover | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.24 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Landover is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Landover, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Landover, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landover, MD | 22,282 | 75.6 yrs #2/2 | 14.4% #1/2 | 40.8% #2/2 |
| Woodlawn, MD | 7,523 | 82.0 yrs | 24.1% | 38.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Landover, Maryland has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Maryland, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Landover, Maryland.
What is the health grade for Landover, Maryland?
Landover, Maryland has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Landover, Maryland?
People in Landover, Maryland can expect to live 75.6 years on average, 2.8 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Landover, Maryland?
14.4% of residents in Landover, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 8.1 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Landover, Maryland?
40.8% of adults in Landover, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 6.9 points above the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
What health issue is more common in Landover, Maryland than elsewhere?
Compared with Maryland as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 13.0%, about 23% higher than the Maryland rate of 10.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Landover, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,792 cigarettes a day, 773,774 a month, or 9.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 283,717 minutes a day and 103.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Landover is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.61 lifetimes a year.
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