Tag: MORT
Greater Height Loss in Middle Age Tied to Higher Risk for Death in Women
Findings driven by cause-specific mortality, including cardiovascular-related mortality
Exercise Linked to Decrease in Deaths, Regardless of Air Pollution
In each PM2.5 stratum, moderate and high levels of exercise were associated with a reduced risk for death versus inactivity
Physical Activity Linked to Lower Mortality in Stroke Survivors
Dose-response relationship seen; most of the risk reduction occurred between 0 and 20 metabolic equivalent hours/week
Monthly COVID-19 Hospitalization Rates Peaked in December 2020
Peak reported in hospitalization, ICU admission, death, but decrease found in frequency of ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, vasopressor use
Globally, Cervical Cancer Incidence, Mortality Stable or Decreasing
Negative correlations seen for cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates with the Human Development Index
Metabolic Syndrome May Worsen Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease
Glucose and lipid components appear to be main drivers for increased risk for all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk for Sudden Death
Meta-analysis shows sleep apnea linked to increased risk for sudden death, cardiovascular mortality
Poorer Motor Function in Seniors Linked to Mortality Risk
Risk up for poorer motor function measured by walking speed, grip strength, timed chair rises, physical component summary scores
Transthoracic Echocardiography May ID Higher-Risk COVID-19 Patients
Reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion tied to higher in-hospital mortality
Socioeconomic Characteristics of Increased COVID-19 Mortality ID’d
Largest mortality increases seen for adults in correctional facilities, health care-related group quarters, those without health insurance