"Alarming Rise in Midlife Mortality Rates in the US and UK"

A new study suggests that midlife mortality rates in the U.S. have worsened significantly compared to other high-income countries, with declines in mortality rates being slower and even reversing in recent years. Higher mortality rates in the U.S. were driven by causes such as transport accidents, homicide, suicide, and drug overdoses. The study also highlighted a stark health disadvantage among younger U.S. females, and similar declines were observed in the U.K. The researchers emphasized the importance of understanding the causes of these rising mortalities to target these health effects.