Maryland improved its overall ranking from 32nd in the nation to 28th, according to the 2007 America?s Health Rankings.

The 18th annual report by United Health Foundation ranks states according to personal behaviors like smoking, binge drinking and obesity; community factors like violent crime, poverty and infectious diseases, public health policy and access to clinical care.

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