Tag: MORT
Gap Between Retinal Age, Chronological Age Tied to Mortality
An increase in the gap between retinal age and chronological age, known as the retinal age gap, may increase the risk for mortality
Incidence of Advanced Lung Cancer Continues to Decline in the U.S.
During 2014 to 2018, incidence continued to increase slowly for female breast cancer, remained stable for prostate cancer
Men With More Breakups, Years Lived Alone Have Higher Inflammation
No similar findings seen for middle-aged women
Sitting, Inactivity Increase Death Risk Among Cancer Survivors
Risk for both all-cause and cancer-specific death increased for cancer survivors with combination of prolonged sitting and inactivity
Consuming Olive Oil May Reduce Mortality Risk in U.S. Adults
Replacing butter, margarine, mayonnaise, dairy fat with olive oil linked to reductions in total, cause-specific mortality
Selected Procedures May Be Performed by Surgical Residents Alone
Patient outcomes similar for certain procedures performed by residents alone, attending surgeons alone, residents assisted by attending surgeons
Weight Loss Tied to Earlier Death in Older Women
However, grip strength and physical functioning were tied to lower risk for death, regardless of weight
Incarceration Tied to Lower Life Expectancy in Blacks
Disparities in incarceration may partially explain the lower life expectancy of Blacks, authors say
Most of World’s Urban Population Live in Areas With High PM₂.₅
About 86 percent of urban dwellers live in areas that exceed WHO guidelines for annual PM2.5, contributing to >1.8 million deaths
Hearing Loss, Dual Sensory Loss Tied to Higher Mortality
More severe hearing loss or dual sensory loss tied to excess all-cause and cardiovascular mortality
