Montgomery County
Health and Health Care in Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg, MD, health care quality comes down to access, affordability and outcomes. Montgomery County ranks 1 for health outcomes 2 for health factors, and 1 for healthy behaviors in MD.
Health Overview
Healthy living goes beyond whether residents have access to affordable, quality doctors and hospitals. A city’s health takes into consideration the choices residents are making to lower their personal health risk. Here are figures that indicate how Gaithersburg, MD residents stack up against other areas in MD in terms of leading a healthy lifestyle.
Gaithersburg, MD Healthy Life Style
92%
Non-Smokers
Percent of adults who do not smoke81%
Healthy Weight
Percent of adults who report a BMI < 3088%
Insured
Percent of adults with a health insuranceActive Lifestyles in Montgomery County, MD
82%
Percent of adults who reports leisure time physical activity#1
Healthy Behaviors Rank
for Montgomery County in MARYLAND
#1
Health Outcomes Rank
for Montgomery County in MARYLAND
#2
Health Factors Rank
for Montgomery County in MARYLAND