Healthcare in Lanham, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.1%

6.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

14.5%

9.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.4%

3.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.3%

5.7pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.4%

Arthritis

24.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

14.5%

Loneliness

37.3%

Lack of Support

28.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.7%

Mobility

15.1%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

4.6%

Vision

6.1%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

7.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.7 mi

Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc	0.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
University Of Md Capital Region Medical Center	7.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Washington Dc Va Medical Center	9.5 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	3/5	✓
Medstar Washington Hospital Center	10.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Children'S National Hospital	10.5 mi	Childrens	—	✓

Lanham has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 14.5%, 9.0pp below the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.