Health Profile of Suitland, Maryland
Suitland 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
Suitland Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Suitland | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.5% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Suitland is 77.6 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 6.5%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.1% of residents, higher than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,322 residents in Suitland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 197 72 men · 125 women
- 75–84 695 277 men · 418 women
- 65–74 1,521 666 men · 855 women
- 50–64 4,908 2,181 men · 2,727 women
Younger residents
5,097 residents in Suitland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,366 676 boys · 689 girls
- 7–12 1,460 721 boys · 739 girls
- 3–7 1,280 653 boys · 627 girls
- 0–3 991 520 boys · 470 girls
About 632 residents in Suitland (2.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Suitland | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.9% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.0% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Suitland is about 41% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Suitland is about 35% lower than in Maryland. The rate of obesity in Suitland is about 21% higher than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Suitland | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.0% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.4% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Suitland is about 22% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,102 cigarettes a day, 873,066 a month, or 10.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 320,124 minutes a day and 116.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Suitland is 77.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.86 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 | Suitland | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.23 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Suitland is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Suitland, Maryland has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Maryland, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Suitland, Maryland.
Is Suitland, Maryland a healthy place to live?
Suitland, 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.
How long do people live in Suitland, Maryland?
People in Suitland, Maryland can expect to live 77.6 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Suitland, Maryland?
6.5% of residents in Suitland, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, about the same as the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Suitland, Maryland?
41.0% of adults in Suitland, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 7.1 points above the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Suitland, Maryland?
Compared with Maryland as a whole, obesity stands out most: the adult rate here is 41.0%, about 21% higher than the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Suitland, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,102 cigarettes a day, 873,066 a month, or 10.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 320,124 minutes a day and 116.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Suitland is 77.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.86 lifetimes a year.
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