It is impossible to discuss the health and well-being of Baltimore City’s residents without applying the lens of health equity and systemic disparities. While the overall mortality rate in Baltimore City has declined over the past decade, the City still has a mortality rate 30% higher than the rest of the state, and ranks last on key health outcomes compared to other jurisdictions in Maryland.

Learn about BCHD's  accomplishments and goals to improve health outcomes in Baltimore City:

• White Paper 2018
• White Paper 2017
• White Paper 2016