Tag: MORT
Mucus Plugs Linked to Increased All-Cause Mortality in COPD
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
Mortality increased from 2014 to 2019, with significant racial and geographic disparities observed
Physical Activity Affects Flu, Pneumonia Mortality
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
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
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
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
Discordance seen between patients and parents in decision-making preferences
1999 to 2020 Saw >1.63 Million Excess Deaths in Blacks Versus Whites
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
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
Premature adult mortality before age 70 years seen in study of middle-aged women followed for 18 years