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Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader's Husband Speaks Out on Wife's Stillbirth-Related Death
health-social-issues1 year ago

Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader's Husband Speaks Out on Wife's Stillbirth-Related Death

Clayton Anderson, husband of former Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader Krystal Anderson, who died after giving birth to a stillborn child, spoke out about her death and the racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. Krystal, who was Black, died of sepsis and cardiac arrest after experiencing complications during her pregnancy. Clayton highlighted the need for better care for high-risk pregnancies, especially for women of color, and criticized the one-size-fits-all approach in healthcare. The tragic incident has brought attention to the Black maternal mortality crisis in the U.S. and the need for improved healthcare for pregnant women, particularly those at higher risk.

via HuffPost|
#black-maternal-health#health-care-disparities#health-social-issues
health-social-issues1 year ago

"Persistent Impact: Older Americans Still Isolated by Pandemic Effects"

A study found that more than half of older adults continue to spend more time at home and less time socializing in public, even though the pandemic has passed, due to fear of infection and concerns about hostile interactions. The altered routines could have long-term consequences for their physical, mental, social, and cognitive health. While some seniors are adapting by exercising outdoors and taking advantage of online offerings, the loss of spontaneous interactions may lead to serious mental and social health problems, potentially worsening societal polarization.

via U.S. News & World Report|
#covid-19#health-social-issues#mental-health
"Former Chiefs Cheerleader's Husband Speaks Out After Tragic Stillbirth Death"
health-social-issues1 year ago

"Former Chiefs Cheerleader's Husband Speaks Out After Tragic Stillbirth Death"

The husband of former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson, who died of sepsis after a stillbirth, has spoken out about the challenges faced by pregnant Black women in the U.S. Clayton Anderson highlighted the neglect of expecting moms with a history of problematic pregnancies and criticized the medical system for not providing adequate care from the start, especially for women of color and older mothers.

via The Daily Beast|
#health-social-issues#maternal-health#pregnancy
"Uncovering America's Birthweight Crisis"
health-social-issues1 year ago

"Uncovering America's Birthweight Crisis"

The United States is facing a growing crisis of low birthweight babies, with more than 300,000 newborns affected, particularly in low-income communities with poor access to healthy foods and high-polluting environments. Factors such as inadequate nutrition, pollution, and poor healthcare contribute to this issue, disproportionately affecting Black families. The trend is worsening, with the preterm birth rate at its highest since 2014. Addressing this crisis requires promoting healthier habits through programs like WIC, reducing exposure to hazardous environments, and ensuring access to basic nutrition and clean air for expectant parents.

via TIME|
#health-social-issues#healthcare#inequality
"Alarming Rise in Midlife Mortality Rates in the US and UK"
health-social-issues1 year ago

"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.

via Newsweek|
#health-disparities#health-social-issues#high-income-countries
"US Government Linked to Surge in Suicides, Scientists Say"
health-social-issues2 years ago

"US Government Linked to Surge in Suicides, Scientists Say"

A study from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that the U.S. federal government's weak regulatory oversight of the pharmaceutical industry and tattered social safety nets have significantly contributed to the rising suicide rates in the country. The study points to the approval, easy access, and over-prescription of opioid-based pain relievers as a major factor in the increase of poisoning suicide rates among women, and the onset of the housing and financial crash as a cause for non-poisoning suicides among both men and women. The authors emphasize the need for serious attention to these broader "structural determinants" as important contributors to the issue.

via Newsweek|
#health-social-issues#mental-health#opioid-epidemic