Health Profile of Pasadena, Maryland
Pasadena 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
Pasadena Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Pasadena | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Pasadena is 77.5 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 3.4%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.1% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,382 residents in Pasadena are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 310 119 men · 191 women
- 75–84 1,027 454 men · 573 women
- 65–74 2,164 1,071 men · 1,093 women
- 50–64 6,881 3,326 men · 3,554 women
Younger residents
7,263 residents in Pasadena are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,076 983 boys · 1,093 girls
- 7–12 2,103 961 boys · 1,142 girls
- 3–7 1,722 765 boys · 958 girls
- 0–3 1,362 578 boys · 784 girls
About 1,001 residents in Pasadena (2.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pasadena | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.3% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Pasadena is about 28% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Pasadena is about 22% lower than in Maryland. The rate of cancer in Pasadena is about 18% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pasadena | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.9% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.1% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Pasadena is about 23% higher than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Pasadena is about 16% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 40,186 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 442,046 minutes a day and 161.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pasadena is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.96 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 | Pasadena | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.94 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pasadena is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Pasadena, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Pasadena, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena, MD | 34,267 | 77.5 yrs #2/3 | 3.4% #2/3 | 32.3% #2/3 |
| Glen Burnie, MD | 72,802 | 75.9 yrs | 7.9% | 34.3% |
| Severna Park, MD | 39,868 | 80.3 yrs | 1.5% | 29.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, Maryland.
How healthy is Pasadena, Maryland?
Pasadena, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Pasadena, Maryland?
People in Pasadena, Maryland can expect to live 77.5 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Pasadena, Maryland?
3.4% of residents in Pasadena, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 29 people, 2.9 points below the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Pasadena, Maryland?
32.3% of adults in Pasadena, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.7 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
What health issue is more common in Pasadena, Maryland than elsewhere?
Compared with Maryland as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.3%, about 23% higher than the Maryland rate of 14.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Pasadena, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 40,186 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 442,046 minutes a day and 161.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pasadena is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.96 lifetimes a year.
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