Edgemere, MD is a small community located in Baltimore County. It is home to a diverse population of individuals who enjoy the quiet suburban lifestyle. Health is an important part of life in Edgemere, and there are several hospitals and medical facilities available to meet the needs of the community. The closest hospital is the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center which offers a wide range of services including emergency care, cardiac care, pediatric care, orthopedic care, and more. There are also many local clinics and practices that offer routine checkups and primary care services as well as specialists for specific needs. In addition to these institutions, there are also private health organizations devoted to helping residents maintain their health through preventative screenings, healthy lifestyle education, and support groups for those struggling with mental illness or chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart disease. With all these resources available, Edgemere residents can rest assured that they have access to quality healthcare when they need it most.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 348 physicians per 100,000 population in Edgemere. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Edgemere area is 97.9 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
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Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Edgemere area is 47 (100=best). The US average is 55.
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Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Edgemere area is 94 (100=best). The US average is 87.
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The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Edgemere commutes 29.5 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Edgemere area is 57 (100=best). The US average is 58.
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This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.