About
Howard County Health Department continuously monitors and evaluates health-related data to ensure a safe, healthy Howard County community. As part of this analysis, the Health Department produces periodic reports examining significant health factors to the community.
Help Make Howard County Healthier - Answer the Call
If you see 410-853-9600/Howard Health Survey on your caller ID, answer the call! Between April and June 2024, Howard County residents may receive a call or invitation from an independent research firm. This brief and confidential survey about the health needs of County residents will help identify critical health issues and improve the health of Howard County.
Annual Reports & Strategic Plan
Howard County Health Department Strategic Plan (2022-2024)
Howard County Health Department Strategic Plan (2016-2021)
Howard County Health Assessment Survey
Howard County Youth Behavioral Data
- Alcohol Trends (2013-2021)
- Drug Use Trends (2013-2021)
- Mental Health Trends (2013-2021)
- Nutrition Trends (2013-2021)
- Sexual Behavior Trends (2013-2021)
- Tobacco Trends (2013-2021)
- Violence and Other Trends (2013-2021)
- Significant Trends in Howard County High Schoolers (2013-2021)
- Significant Differences in Howard County High Schoolers, by Race (2021)
- Significant Differences in Howard County High Schoolers, by Gender (2021)
*Data Source: Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey/Youth Tobacco Survey
Howard County Cancer Trends
Other Data Reports
Food Security Roundtables Report (2023)
Health Data Summary (2023)
Health Data Summary (2018)
Tobacco Trends (2018)
Reports from Other Agencies
Community Health Needs Assessment (Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center)
Local Health Improvement Coalition Strategic Plan
ALICE in Maryland: A Financial Hardship Study (United Way)
Self Sufficiency Indicators Report (Association of Community Services)
National WIC Maternal Mortality Report
National WIC Maternal Mortality-Addressing the Crisis