Tag: MORT
Hypertension-Related Maternal Mortality Up for Chronic HTN
Maternal mortality rate related to chronic hypertension increased by 9.2 percent annually in the United States from 1979 to 2018
Metabolic Syndrome Ups Odds of ARDS, Death in COVID-19
For each additional metabolic syndrome criterion, risk for ARDS increases in an additive manner
Total Alcohol Intake Not Linked to Ventricular Arrhythmia Risk
Total alcohol intake has U-shaped association with sudden cardiac death; beer, cider, spirits linked to increased risk
Oropharyngeal Cancer Incidence, Mortality Up Among U.S. Men
Geographic differences seen, with notable rises in the Midwest and Southeast
Premature AMI Mortality Declined From 1999 to 2019
Decline slowed since 2011; was higher among large and medium/small metros versus rural counties
2019 to 2020 Saw 16.8 Percent Increase in U.S. Death Rate
Age-specific death rates increased for each age group 15 years and older; COVID-19 became third leading cause of death in 2020
ECG-Based Algorithm Predicts Long-Term Survival After Cardiac Surgery
Findings seen among patients with left ventricular ejection fraction >35 percent undergoing valve and/or coronary bypass surgery
Severe Mental Illness Tied to Poorer COVID-19 Outcomes
Findings seen for COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and mortality
Regular Physical Activity Can Help Cut Pneumonia Risk
The most physically active groups in the general population had lower risk for incident pneumonia and pneumonia-related mortality
Risk of Stillbirth Up for Pregnant People With Sickle Cell Trait
In fully adjusted model, increased risk of stillbirth also seen for those with sickle cell disease, multiple gestations
