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Life Expectancy Increased From 2022 to 2023, Reaching 78.4 Years
Results also showed age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths decreased from 2022 to 2023, after increasing over 20 years
2013 to 2022 Saw Increase in Influenza Testing at Hospital ED Visits
Percentage of annual ED visits with an influenza test ordered or provided increased from 2.5 to 10.9 percent
USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin D Supplementation for Fracture, Fall Prevention
Vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, offers no benefit for preventing falls or fractures in community-dwelling seniors
Concerns Raised as Too Few U.S. Children Have Received Flu Vaccine
CDC continues to recommend that everyone aged 6 months and older get a flu shot every year
USPSTF Issues Draft Recommendation Statement for Cervical Cancer Screening
Screening recommended every three years with cervical cytology for women aged 21 to 29 years, every five years with hrHPV screening at age 30 to 65 years
Most U.S. Adults Want to Be Asked About Mental Health at Primary Care Visits
Majority also report that screening for depression, anxiety is very important
Prior Authorization Leads to Radiation Oncology Treatment Delays, Patient Harm
Additionally, physician survey respondents say prior authorization challenges put strain on clinic staff
7.9 Percent of People of All Ages Uninsured in January to June 2024
No change seen in percentage of people who were uninsured from 2023 to first half of 2024; lower percentage had public coverage
Overall Prevalence of Anemia 9.3 Percent in August 2021 to August 2023
Prevalence of anemia higher among females than males and in non-Hispanic Black females and males
13.9 Percent of Older Adults Meet Federal Physical Activity Guidelines
Likelihood of meeting guidelines higher among men, White non-Hispanics, those living in metropolitan areas
