Tag: Demographics
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
1990 to 2021 Saw Global Decline in Mortality Rate for Suicide
Mortality rates due to suicide highest in Eastern Europe, Southern and Central sub-Saharan Africa
Distribution of Opioid Meds Lower in Majority Non-White Communities
In a recent study, majority non-White communities had at least 40 percent lower mean adjusted per-capita distribution than majority White communities
Higher Traffic-Related Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Depression
Reproductive health may be the pathway linking traffic-related air pollution to depression
Women Face Higher Risk for Long COVID
Findings independent of age, pregnancy, and menopausal status
