Violent crime, drug deaths pull Md. down in 2018 healthiest state rankings

Maryland is the 19th healthiest state in the country, according to a new report. The state fell three places this year in the United Health Foundation's annual America's Health Rankings report, largely due to increases in violent crime and drug deaths. The report details state and national data regarding key health indicators like smoking, access to primary care physicians and uninsured rates. Maryland had jumped up two spots in the rankings last year to No. 16 in 2017, after ranking at No. 18…
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