Tag: MORT
2011 to 2023 Saw Increase in Early Adult Mortality in the United States
Early adult excess mortality higher than expected in 2019
Proportion of Pediatric Fatalities From Weather Events Increasing
Floods/currents accounted for largest proportion of fatalities, followed by cold/ice/winter weather, tornadoes, heat
Salt Substitution Cuts Risk for Recurrent Stroke
Additionally, during more than five years of follow-up, risk for stroke-related death also reduced
Improvements in Prostate Cancer Mortality Plateaued From 2012 to 2021
At the same time, incidence of distant-stage prostate cancer increased
No Evidence Found Linking Sickle Cell Trait With Unexplained Sudden Death
No evidence supports physical exertion without rhabdomyolysis or heat injury causing sudden death in sickle cell trait
Increase Seen in Infant Mortality From Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
Decreases in mortality seen for many causes of death among infants, with SUID the notable exception
COVID-19 Linked to More Severe Outcomes Than Flu, RSV in 2022-2023 Season
30-day risk for death slightly higher for COVID-19 than influenza or RSV; 180-day mortality also higher for COVID-19
Climate Change Expected to Increase Heat-Related Deaths in Europe
Depending on extent of mitigation measures adapted, up to 2.3 million climate change-related deaths can occur this century
Mortality Lower With Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in Emphysema
Increased mortality, readmission, reintervention seen with endobronchial valve placement versus surgical lung volume reduction
Benefits of Pediatric Obesity Treatment Endure Into Young Adulthood
Benefits seen for lower risk for type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, bariatric surgery, and mortality
