Tag: MORT
Measles Outbreak in Texas Claims Life of Unvaccinated Child
Number of measles cases has risen to 124 in Gaines County, Texas, since January
Increase in Mortality Associated With Menthol Cigarette Use
Among former smokers, menthol versus nonmenthol smoking linked to increased mortality risks from all-causes, CVD, heart diseases
States That Adopted Abortion Bans Have Higher Infant Mortality
Second study shows that states that adopted abortion bans have greater-than-expected fertility
2.3 Million New Female Breast Cancer Cases Seen Globally in 2022
New cases and deaths set to increase by 38 and 68 percent by 2050, disproportionately affecting low-HDI countries
Black Patients With Cancer Still Have Higher Mortality Rates Than Whites
Relative decline seen in cancer mortality among Blacks, but they still have higher mortality rates than Whites
Inconsistent Link Seen Between Wildfires and CVD Events, Mortality
Increased rate of CVD events and death seen with high level of fine particulate matter during Mendocino Complex wildfire
2022 to 2023 Saw Decrease in Rate of Drug Overdose Deaths in United States
Highest rates in 2023 seen in West Virginia, District of Columbia; changes in rates varied by jurisdiction across drug types
Cancer Incidence, Mortality Rates Declining in Appalachia
However, all-site cancer incidence and mortality rates were significantly higher for Appalachian versus non-Appalachian residents
Probiotics Linked to Reduced Mortality in Infants Born Before 34 Weeks
Reduction in mortality seen in infants born before 34 weeks of gestation and with a birth weight <1,000 g
Mortality Up for Individuals Who Need Hospital-Based Care for Cannabis Addiction
Risk for death higher for individuals with hospital-based care for alcohol, stimulant, opioids versus cannabis use disorder
