Tag: Diseases & Conditions: Misc.
53.8 Percent of Younger Adults Report at Least One Chronic Condition
Obesity, depression, high blood pressure the most prevalent chronic conditions; prevalence of chronic conditions up with disability
Midlife Chronic Conditions Increase Risk for Later Dementia
Authors say findings show importance of preventing chronic conditions earlier in life versus later in life
Long-Term Medication Usage After Bariatric Surgeries Compared
Patterns of medication use for obesity-related comorbidities slightly more favorable following gastric bypass versus sleeve gastrectomy
Michigan Data Show Routine Vaccinations Plummeted in Early Pandemic
Authors say catch-up vaccinations of doses missed throughout the pandemic needed to stem outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases
Multiple Physical Morbidities Tied to Later Mental Health Disorders
People with two or more physical health conditions are at higher risk for developing depression, anxiety
Prevalence of Multiple Chronic Conditions Up Among Veterans
Prevalence of MCC remained higher for male, female veterans after stratification by age and adjustment for sociodemographics
Depression in Youth Linked to Risk for Somatic Diseases
Individuals with youth depression had increased risks for 66 of 69 somatic diagnoses, increased mortality risk
Non-COVID-19-Related Deaths Up, Too
Excess deaths seen for specific gender and age groups, with protective effect seen for female children
COVID-19-Related Job Insecurity Tied to Anxiety, Depression
Survey of nearly 5,000 young adults reveals link between job insecurity and self-reported anxiety, depression
