What are the leading causes of death for Baltimore County residents?
1. Heart Disease 2. Cancer 3. Cerebrovascular Disease 4. Pneumonia and Influenza 5. COPD – (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 6. Diabetes 7. Accidents and Adverse Effects 2,051 deaths 1,809 deaths 479 deaths 299 deaths 289 deaths 210 deaths 166 deaths For more information – call 410-887-2077 How many births are there to Baltimore County residents/How many are teen births? In 1998, there were a total of 9,080 births to Baltimore County women. Of those, 775 were to mothers under 20 years old. For more information – call 410-887-2077 What is the fertility rate? The General Fertility Rate* for All Races is 56.8 The General Fertility Rate* for Whites is 50.9 The General Fertility Rate* for Blacks is 74.4 * Number of births per 1,000 women age 15 – 44 What is the teen birth rate? The teen birth rate** for All Races is 36.3 The teen birth rate** for Whites is 28.1 The teen birth rate** for Blacks is 69.0 **Number of births per 1,000 females age 15 – 19 I am in need of alcohol and/or drug
