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The overall prevalence of self-reported hypertension is 32.4 percent

CDC: Overall Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension 32.4 Percent

Unadjusted prevalence of self-reported antihypertensive meds use 76.0 percent for those with HTN
Closer adherence to the alternative Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk for cognitive decline

Risk for Cognitive Decline Reduced With Adherence to aMED Diet

But adherence to alternative Mediterranean diet not associated with slower decline in cognitive function
Five causes of death accounted for 89.5 percent of fetal deaths reported during 2015 to 2017

CDC: Five Causes Account for ~90 Percent of Fetal Deaths

Fetal death of unspecified cause one of the top five reported causes of fetal deaths
Considerable severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 contamination of air and object surfaces is reported in intensive care units and general coronavirus disease 2019 wards

SARS-CoV-2 Contamination of Air, Surfaces Examined in ICU, Wards

Rate of positivity higher in ICU than in COVID-19 ward; half of samples from ICU staff shoe soles positive
People who receive additional treatment following medically managed opioid withdrawal have reduced mortality compared with those who do not receive treatment

Post-Detox Treatment Lowers Mortality in Opioid Use Disorder

Patients with opioid use disorder receiving treatment after inpatient care had increased one-year survival
In the era of coronavirus disease 2019

Compliance With Self-Isolation Influenced by Compensation

When state-sponsored compliance for lost wages was assumed, compliance rate was 94 percent
Risk for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest increases by 70 percent with exposure to heavy wildfire smoke

Heavy Wildfire Smoke Tied to Higher Risk for Cardiac Arrest

Risk further increased for individuals with lower socioeconomic status
Obesity is associated with admission to the hospital for coronavirus disease 2019 patients

Obesity Is Risk Factor for COVID-19 Hospital Admission in <60s

Second study shows obesity is one of the most important factors for admission
The rates of pregnancy-related acute kidney injury hospitalizations increased during the last decade

Kidney Injury Up During Pregnancy-Related Hospitalizations

Pregnancy-related kidney injury tied to higher likelihood of maternal mortality
The COVID-19 Hospital Impact Model

Model Forecasts When COVID-19 Demand Will Exceed Capacity

Simulation helps hospital operations leaders anticipate surges, predict saturation