Health Profile of North Bethesda, Maryland
North Bethesda 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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North Bethesda Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | North Bethesda | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 84.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in North Bethesda is 84.2 years, about 5.8 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 3.8%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.3% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,415 residents in North Bethesda are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,386 452 men · 934 women
- 75–84 2,842 1,216 men · 1,626 women
- 65–74 4,281 1,773 men · 2,508 women
- 50–64 9,906 4,646 men · 5,260 women
Younger residents
9,156 residents in North Bethesda are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,865 1,615 boys · 1,249 girls
- 7–12 2,722 1,491 boys · 1,230 girls
- 3–7 2,022 1,128 boys · 894 girls
- 0–3 1,548 891 boys · 657 girls
About 1,576 residents in North Bethesda (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 84.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | North Bethesda | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 18.8% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in North Bethesda is about 45% lower than in Maryland. The rate of diabetes in North Bethesda is about 36% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in North Bethesda is about 26% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | North Bethesda | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 7.1% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.0% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in North Bethesda is about 55% lower than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in North Bethesda is about 39% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,192 cigarettes a day, 875,755 a month, or 10.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 321,110 minutes a day and 117.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Bethesda is 84.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.65 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 | North Bethesda | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.44 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in North Bethesda is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, North Bethesda, Maryland has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Maryland, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in North Bethesda, Maryland.
Is North Bethesda, Maryland a healthy place to live?
North Bethesda, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in North Bethesda, Maryland?
People in North Bethesda, Maryland can expect to live 84.2 years on average, 5.8 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in North Bethesda, Maryland?
3.8% of residents in North Bethesda, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 2.5 points below the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of North Bethesda, Maryland residents are obese?
18.8% of adults in North Bethesda, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 15.1 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in North Bethesda, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,192 cigarettes a day, 875,755 a month, or 10.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 321,110 minutes a day and 117.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Bethesda is 84.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.65 lifetimes a year.
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