Stroke Risk Increased in African Americans Who Smoke Cigarettes
Dose-dependent increase in risk seen with smoking intensity; risk similar for past, never smokers
Joint Framework Issued to Spur Diabetes Education, Support
Seven diabetes organizations issue guidance for diabetes self-management education and support
Risk Factors for Suicide ID’d in Health Care Professionals
Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry, job problems, legal problems, physical health problems increase risk
Depressive Symptoms Linked to CVD Risk, Mortality
Associations stronger in urban versus rural communities and in men versus women
~18 Million at Increased COVID-19 Risk Underinsured in U.S.
For those at increased risk, higher rates of underinsurance seen with low income, in rural areas, for nonwhites
Volunteering Linked to Reduced Risk for Mortality in Seniors
Volunteering for ≥100 hours/year also tied to greater physical activity, better psychosocial outcomes
Worsened ADHD Behaviors Reported for Children During COVID-19
Significant predictors of ADHD behaviors included children's, parents' overall mood, children's study time
First Large Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in U.S. Could Begin in July
Trial will assess effectiveness of vaccine, include 30,000 volunteers who will receive either vaccine or placebo
Face-Mask Use by Public Can Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
Population-level benefits of face-mask adoption found, even where wearers are placed at increased risk
COVID-19 Behavior Seems Consistent With Seasonal Virus
Eight cities with substantial community spread located on narrow band, on 30- to 50-degree N corridor
