Tag: Demographics
Less Than Half of Adults Aware of Link Between Alcohol, Cancer
Odds of being aware lower among non-Hispanic Black individuals, those with no more than some college education
2015 to 2021 Saw Decrease in Incidence of Dementia
Increase in prevalence seen during same period; narrowing of gap in incidence between White and Black, White and Hispanic from 2015 to 2021
Socioeconomic Status Tied to New Diagnosis of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Greater odds of new diagnosis seen in lower-SES neighborhoods in analyses adjusting for age, sex, race and ethnicity
Previous Estimates of Illicit Opioid Use in the United States Underreported
Most individuals report that their first opioid exposure involved prescription opioids for themselves or others
Live Zoster Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Events
In a recent study, protective association lasted for up to eight years, with greatest reduction seen at two to three years postvaccination
Global Burden of Atopic Dermatitis in Older Adults Is Considerable
Global prevalence of older adult AD increased from 1990 to 2021 and is expected to continue increasing to 2050
Age-Adjusted Ischemic Stroke Mortality Increased Since 2009
Most pronounced increases seen in nonmetropolitan areas; proportion of deaths at home has increased
U.S. Prevalence of Adverse CVD Outcomes Varies With Income, Education
Odds of all CVD conditions significantly higher in bottom 80 percent income groups versus top 20 percent income groups
Rural-Urban Disparities Seen in Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer incidence and mortality rate both higher among rural- versus urban-residing women
Many Adults Have Suboptimal Five-Year Sleep Trajectories
Suboptimal sleep trajectory linked to an increased risk for all-cause mortality