ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In 1997, the population of Androscoggin County was 101,045.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 14,320 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 14.2% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.  The difference is statistically
Significant (p<.05).

Births: There were 1,135 births to residents of Androscoggin County; this yielded a county birth rate of 11.2 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 3.3% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.

Low weight babies: In Androscoggin County, 7.1% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 974 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 963.9 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 473.8 compares to the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: The county infant death rate was 7.9 deaths per 1,000 live births.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 7.3.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request.  All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population.  The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996.  All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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AROOSTOOK COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In 1997, the population of Aroostook County was 77,094.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 10,400 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 13.5% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.

Births: There were 721 births to residents of Aroostook County; this yielded a county birth rate of 9.4 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 2.6% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Low weight babies: In Aroostook County, 6% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 836 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 1084.4 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 527.9 is significantly higher (p<.05) than the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: The county infant death rate was 2.8 deaths per 1,000 live births.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 6.9.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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CUMBERLAND COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In 1997, the population of Cumberland County was 251,438.

Population Aged 65 and Older:  In 1997, 34,569 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 13.7% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.

Births: There were 3,032 births to residents of Cumberland County; this yielded a county birth rate of 12.1 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 2% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Low weight babies: In Cumberland County, 5.7% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 2,272 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 903.6 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 431.9 is significantly lower (p<.05) than the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: The county infant death rate was 4.9 deaths per 1,000 live births.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 6.2.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In  1997, the population of Franklin County was 29,015.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 3,780 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 13% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.  The difference is statistically significant
(p<.05).

Births: There were 297 births to residents of Franklin County; this yielded a county birth rate of 10.2 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 4.7% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.

Low weight babies: In Franklin County, 4.7% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 270 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 930.6 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 471.1 compares to the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: There were no infant deaths to residents of Franklin County in 1997.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 4.4.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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HANCOCK COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In  1997, the population of Hancock County was 49,638.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 7,911 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 15.9% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.  The difference is statistically
significant (p<.05).

Births: There were 436 births to residents of Hancock County; this yielded a county birth rate of 8.8 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 1.8% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Low weight babies: In Hancock County, 4.6% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 574 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 1156.4 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 487.1 compares to the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: The county infant death rate was 4.6 deaths per 1,000 live births.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 4.9.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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KENNEBEC COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In 1997, the population of Kennebec County was 115,885.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 16,030 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 13.8% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.

Births: There were 1,211 births to residents of Kennebec County; this yielded a county birth rate of 10.5 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05)

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 3.9% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.

Low weight babies: In Kennebec County, 5% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Deaths: There were 1,164 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 1004.4 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 489.4 compares to the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: The county infant death rate was 5.8 deaths per 1,000 live births.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 5.7.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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KNOX COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In 1997, the population of Knox County was 37,543.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 6,667 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 17.8% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.  The difference is statistically
significant (p<.05).

Births: There were 418 births to residents of Knox County; this yielded a county birth rate of 11.1 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 3.3% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.

Low weight babies: In Knox County, 5.3% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 429 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 1142.7 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 442.4 compares to the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: The county infant death rate was 4.8 deaths per 1,000 live births.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 5.1.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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LINCOLN COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In 1997, the population of Lincoln County was 31,601.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 5,439 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 17.2% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.  The difference is statistically
significant (p<.05).

Births: There were 322 births to residents of Lincoln County; this yielded a county birth rate of 10.2 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 2.5% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.

Low weight babies: In Lincoln County, 5.9% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 330 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 1044.3 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 435.3 compares to the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: The county infant death rate was 9.3 deaths per 1,000 live births.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 5.1.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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OXFORD COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In  1997, the population of Oxford County was 53,776.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 8,428 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 15.7% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.  The difference is statistically
significant (p<.05).

Births: There were 576 births to residents of Oxford County; this yielded a county birth rate of 10.7 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 3.6% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.

Low weight babies: In Oxford County, 7.6% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 575 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 1069.3 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 472.3 compares to the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: The county infant death rate was 6.9 deaths per 1,000 live births.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 5.9.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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PENOBSCOT COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In  1997, the population of Penobscot County was 143,300.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 17,536 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 12.2% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.  The difference is statistically
significant (p<.05).

Births: There were 1,592 births to residents of Penobscot County; this yielded a county birth rate of 11.1 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 3.5% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.

Low weight babies: In Penobscot County, 5.7% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 1,293 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 902.3 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 486.8 compares to the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: The county infant death rate was 3.1 deaths per 1,000 live births.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 6.5.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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PISCATAQUIS COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In  1997, the population of Piscataquis County was 18,315.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 3,069 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 16.8% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.  The difference is statistically
Significant (p<.05).

Births: There were 170 births to residents of Piscataquis County; this yielded  a county birth rate of 9.3 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 4.7% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.

Low weight babies: In Piscataquis County, 5.9% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 238 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 1299.5 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 528.6 compares to the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: The county infant death rate was 23.5 deaths per 1,000 live births.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 6.1.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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SAGADAHOC COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In 1997, the population of Sagadahoc County was 35,663.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 4,101 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 11.5% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.  The difference is statistically
significant (p<.05).

Births: There were 367 births to residents of Sagadahoc County; this yielded a county birth rate of 10.3 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 2.7% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.

Low weight babies: In Sagadahoc County, 4.6% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 273 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 765.5 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 415.4 compares to the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: The county infant death rate was 2.7 deaths per 1,000 live births.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 5.5.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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SOMERSET COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In 1997, the population of Somerset County was 52,220.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 7,078 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 13.6% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.

Births: There were 592 births to residents of Somerset County; this yielded a county birth rate of 11.3 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 5.2% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.

Low weight babies: In Somerset County, 7.3% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 490 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 938.3 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 460.6 compares to the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: The county infant death rate was 5.1 deaths per 1,000 live births.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 8.1.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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WALDO COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In 1997, the population of Waldo County was 36,020.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 4,903 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 13.6% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.

Births: There were 377 births to residents of Waldo County; this yielded a county birth rate of 10.5 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 2.1% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.  The difference is statistically significant (P<.05).

Low weight babies: In Waldo County, 7.4% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 288 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 799.6 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 400.5 is significantly lower (p<.05) than the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: There were no infant deaths to residents of Waldo County in 1997.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 5.3.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request.  All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In 1997, the population of Washington County was 35,986.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 6,066 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 16.9% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.  The difference is statistically
significant (p<.05).

Births: There were 354 births to residents of Washington County; this yielded a county birth rate of 9.8 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 4.8% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.

Low weight babies: In Washington County, 3.7% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Deaths: There were 449 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 1247.7 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 534.8 is significantly higher (p<.05)  than the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: There were no infant deaths to residents of Washington County in 1997.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 6.0.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

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YORK COUNTY: 1997
Health Status Indicators

Population: In 1997, the population of York County was 173,512.

Population Aged 65 and Older: In 1997, 22,967 county residents were 65 years old or older, about 13.2% of the county population.  This age group comprised 13.7% of the nation's population.  The difference is statistically
Significant (p<.05).

Births: There were 2,057 births to residents of York County; this yielded a county birth rate of 11.9 births for every 1,000 residents. Nationally, the birth rate was 13.9.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Adolescent births (10-17 years old): 2.6% of all live births in this county were to adolescent mothers; the national figure was 4.1%.  The difference is statistically significant (p<.05).

Low weight babies: In York County, 6.4% of all live births resulted in babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 1/2 pounds).  This compares to the national figure of 6.5%.

Deaths: There were 1,521 deaths to county residents in 1997; this resulted in a crude death rate of 876.6 for every 100,000 residents.  The age-adjusted death rate of 451.1 compares to the 1996 national rate of 466.5.

Infant deaths: The county infant death rate was 6.3 deaths per 1,000 live births.  Nationally, the infant death rate in 1996 was 6.1.  The 10 year infant death rate for the county for the period from 1988 to 1997 was 6.2.

NOTES: Complete citations are available for data sources upon request. All county rates were compared to national rates when possible; unless otherwise noted, differences in rates were not statistically significant, i.e., they could be accounted for by chance alone. Age-adjusted rates are for underlying cause of death and are adjusted to the 1940 U.S. standard population.  These are rates that have been standardized to eliminate differences due solely to variations in the age composition of the population. The most current data year for which final national mortality data were available was 1996. All other U.S. data are for 1997.  U.S. data are for the white population only.

Prepared by: Maine Department of Human Services, Bureau of Health, Offices of Health Data and Program Management