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Mucus Plugs Linked to Increased All-Cause Mortality in COPD

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Increased hazard ratio for death seen with plugs in one or two and three or more versus zero lung segments

Mortality Up for Patients With Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

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Mortality increased from 2014 to 2019, with significant racial and geographic disparities observed

Physical Activity Affects Flu, Pneumonia Mortality

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Aerobic activity, even below recommended level, linked to lower mortality, while J-shaped pattern seen for muscle-strengthening activity

Global Burden of Chronic Respiratory Diseases Quantified

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Chronic respiratory diseases were third leading cause of death, accounting for 4.0 million deaths and prevalence of 454.6 million cases in 2019

Variation Seen in Cancer-Specific Mortality Rates Across Countries

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Mortality rates for all major cancers decreased in most countries, except lung cancer in women, liver cancer in men

Implementation of ‘Treat All’ Did Not Increase ART Coverage for Children

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Implementation did not accelerate ART coverage gains or AIDS mortality reductions among pediatric patients

Most Teens, Young Adults With Advanced Heart Disease Want Say in Decision-Making

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Discordance seen between patients and parents in decision-making preferences

1999 to 2020 Saw >1.63 Million Excess Deaths in Blacks Versus Whites

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In both males and females, excess mortality rates decreased from 1999, then plateaued, and increased from 2019 to 2020

1996 to 2020 Saw Cancer Death Rates Drop Across Congressional Districts

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Smallest percent of relative declines seen in Midwest and Appalachia; largest declines seen in the South along the East Coast and southern border

Early-Life Physical, Sexual Abuse Tied to Early Death

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Premature adult mortality before age 70 years seen in study of middle-aged women followed for 18 years