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 smoke

81%

Healthy Weight

Percent of adults who report a BMI < 30

88%

Insured

Percent of adults with a health insurance

Active Lifestyles in Montgomery County, MD

82%

Percent of adults who reports leisure time physical activity

Healthy Behaviors Rank

for Montgomery County in MARYLAND

Health Outcomes Rank

for Montgomery County in MARYLAND

Health Factors Rank

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