All articles tagged with #mortality
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Gizmodo
Covid-19 continues to cause significant health impacts in the US, with millions of cases, hospitalizations, and over 100,000 deaths annually, especially affecting older adults, despite the availability of vaccines and treatments. The disease remains a major public health concern, emphasizing the need for ongoing interventions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Business Insider
Robert Fishman, 73, reflects on caring for his 97-year-old mother with dementia, which has led him to contemplate his own mortality and end-of-life choices, including the possibility of euthanasia, while finding solace in his art and family memories.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AOL.com
Chronic kidney disease has become the ninth leading cause of death worldwide, with cases nearly doubling from 1990 to 2023, driven by risk factors like high blood sugar, blood pressure, and BMI. Most cases are in early stages but often go undiagnosed, emphasizing the need for increased testing and access to treatment to prevent progression to dialysis or transplantation. The disease's rising prevalence highlights its importance as a major public health concern.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by SciTechDaily
A new global study reveals that chronic kidney disease affects nearly 800 million people worldwide, making it one of the top 10 causes of death, with increasing prevalence linked to aging populations and lifestyle factors, highlighting the urgent need for early detection and treatment.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
A new study reveals that more people are dying before age 65, raising concerns about the effectiveness of healthcare and safety nets for younger populations, and highlighting potential shifts in health trends and risks.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Medical Xpress
A study published in JAMA Oncology found that higher and consistent physical activity levels are associated with a lower risk and mortality from digestive system cancers, with optimal benefits observed around 50 MET hours/week and sustained activity over decades.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Phys.org
Research indicates that voting behavior is strongly linked to future mortality risk, potentially more than education, with non-voters facing a significantly higher risk of death, especially from external causes, suggesting voting as a key social determinant of health.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AOL.com
A study finds that once a country's happiness score exceeds 2.7 on a 10-point scale, higher happiness levels are linked to lower mortality from chronic diseases, suggesting that improving national well-being could enhance public health and longevity.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
A study finds that once a country's happiness score exceeds 2.7 on a 10-point scale, higher happiness levels are linked to lower mortality from chronic diseases, suggesting that improving national well-being can promote health and longevity, especially in stable societies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Harvard Gazette
A study found that older women who take at least 4,000 steps one or two days a week have significantly lower risks of death and cardiovascular disease, with greater benefits up to a certain point, emphasizing the importance of total step volume over frequency.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Live Science
A study finds that increasing happiness levels above a certain threshold (2.7 on a 10-point scale) is associated with a significant reduction in premature deaths from chronic diseases globally, suggesting happiness as a potential public health resource.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by TooFab
Michael J. Fox, diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1991, shares his fears about mortality and the challenges of living with the disease, including his concerns about falling and breaking bones, and reflects on his long battle with the condition.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by politico.eu
Mortality rates among young adults in Eastern Europe have increased over the past decade due to factors like drug use, suicide, war, and climate-related disasters, despite global declines in death rates. The report highlights a concerning rise in mental health issues and injury-related deaths, emphasizing the need for targeted public health interventions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ScienceDaily
A study from USC reveals that among patients with MASLD, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes, and low HDL cholesterol significantly increase the risk of death, with high blood pressure being more deadly than diabetes, highlighting key areas for targeted treatment.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Times of India
Cancer cases in India have increased by 26% since 1990, with deaths rising by 21%, largely due to persistent risk factors like tobacco use and limited early detection, contrasting with declines in the US and China due to better prevention and screening strategies. The study emphasizes the need for strengthened prevention, screening, and integration of cancer care into universal health coverage to reverse this trend.