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health1 year ago

Overdoses Drive Young Adult Deaths in California Beyond Pre-Pandemic Levels

A report from California's Legislative Analyst's Office reveals that the mortality rate for young adults aged 15 to 44 remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, primarily due to drug overdoses, particularly involving fentanyl. The overdose crisis, exacerbated by the pandemic, is linked to the widespread availability of fentanyl, reduced participation in medication-assisted treatment, and increased homelessness. The report highlights the need for legislative action to address the rising mortality rate among young adults.

via The Center Square|
#california#fentanyl#health
health1 year ago

"US Life Expectancy Decline Despite Improved Records: Understanding the 2022 Drug Overdose Crisis"

Despite an improvement in life expectancy from COVID-19 lows, the United States still lags behind other developed countries, with Americans continuing to die at higher rates than before the pandemic. The latest data shows an increase in child deaths, particularly in infants and young children, as well as a record high in fatal drug overdoses. Heart disease and cancer remain the leading causes of death, while COVID-19 deaths decreased but still accounted for 6% of total deaths in 2022.

via Geo News|
#cdc#covid-19#health
health1 year ago

"Lower U.S. Breast Cancer Death Rate Linked to Early Detection and Treatment"

A study published in JAMA reveals that the mortality rate for U.S. women with breast cancer has dropped by 58 percent from 1975 to 2019, with advances in screening and treatments being credited for the decline. Improved treatment of early-stage breast cancer, enhanced mammography screening, and better treatment of metastatic breast cancer were identified as key factors contributing to the reduction. However, the progress has not been equally distributed across all patient populations, with rural, Black, and uninsured patients still at the greatest risk of dying from breast cancer.

via The Washington Post|
#breast-cancer#health#mortality-rate
zoology1 year ago

"Tragic Loss: Reid Park Zoo Mourns Death of Baby Zebras"

Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona, is mourning the loss of its zebra foal, Tikiti Maji, who died after being injured in a startling incident involving her mother, Anna. The zoo's animal care team is providing extra support to Anna as she grieves, and the loss has deeply affected the staff. This is the second time the zoo has lost a zebra foal in a similar event, highlighting the high mortality rate among young zebras.

via KOLD|
#animal-care#foal#mortality-rate
health-science2 years ago

"Chinese Scientists Develop Lethal Mutant COVID-19 Variant with 100% Mortality Rate"

Chinese scientists have engineered a mutant COVID-19 strain, GX_P2V, which caused a 100% mortality rate in humanized mice due to late-stage brain infection. The virus is a mutated version of a coronavirus cousin discovered in Malaysian pangolins in 2017. Experts have criticized the research as "terrible" and "scientifically totally pointless," expressing concerns about biosafety precautions.

via The Weather Channel|
#china#covid-19#health-science
health-research2 years ago

China Reportedly Experimenting with Highly Lethal Covid-Like Virus

Chinese researchers have reportedly created a lab-made virus, GX_P2V, with a 100% mortality rate in mice, causing severe symptoms and spreading to critical organs. The study raises concerns about the potential risk to human health, prompting a call for further investigation into the virus's behavior and implications. Researchers plan to conduct additional tests using a live version of the virus to better understand its threat.

via Firstpost|
#china#covid-19#health-research
health2 years ago

Rising HIV/Aids longevity in China signals progress

The prevalence of HIV/Aids in China has significantly increased over the past two decades, with improved treatment allowing people to live longer with the disease, according to official data. The prevalence rate of reported HIV/Aids cases rose from 1.09 per 100,000 people to 79.62 between 2002 and 2021. While the mortality rate also increased during this period, it has slightly decreased in recent years. China's comprehensive HIV/Aids prevention and control strategy, along with increased testing, have contributed to the decline in incidence and mortality rates. However, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV outcomes has been worse than initially suggested, with limited access to life-saving drugs and compromised hospital visits. Concerns have also been raised about limited access to HIV prevention methods and the crackdown on civil society, hindering public health workers' ability to reach at-risk groups.

via The Guardian|
#china#health#hivaids
health2 years ago

Occupational Risk: Study Reveals Higher COVID-19 Death Rates

A new study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health has found that workers in critical occupations during the COVID-19 pandemic had a higher mortality rate compared to workers in non-critical occupations. The study examined death certificates and occupational employment rates in Minnesota and found that workers in critical occupations had an Excess Mortality Rate (EMR) of 9.6 per 10,000, compared to 1.9 per 10,000 for workers in non-critical occupations. Workers of color, particularly in food processing, food service, construction, retail, and transportation and logistics, experienced a higher EMR than white workers. The study also highlighted the insufficient prioritization of vulnerable groups in Minnesota's vaccine rollout, with workers in food service, retail, and food processing experiencing higher EMR despite being included in later vaccine phases.

via FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul|
#covid-19#health#health-disparities
health2 years ago

Unveiling the Truth: The Real Victims of the 1918 Flu Pandemic

Researchers from McMaster University and the University of Colorado Boulder analyzed skeletal remains from the 1918 influenza pandemic to understand the death toll. Contrary to previous assumptions, the study found that frail or unhealthy individuals were more likely to die during the pandemic than young and healthy individuals. The research team examined lesions on shinbones to determine underlying conditions and concluded that those with active lesions were the most frail. The study challenges the narrative that the pandemic disproportionately affected healthy young people and highlights the complex factors that influenced mortality during that time.

via Technology Networks|
#1918-flu-pandemic#frailty#health
health2 years ago

"Top 10 Causes of Death in US Adults Revealed by CDC"

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its list of the top 10 leading causes of death among U.S. adults in 2021. Heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19 were the top three causes, accounting for over half of all mortalities. While death rates for cancer and heart disease have been declining, Alzheimer's disease and unintentional injuries saw significant increases. The data also revealed disparities among genders, races, and ethnicities. Experts emphasize the impact of obesity on overall health and call for changes to improve the nation's well-being.

via Fox News|
#cdc#covid-19#health
health2 years ago

The Disproportionate Impact of Obesity on Heart Disease Mortality in Black Individuals

The number of U.S. adults who died from heart disease with obesity as a contributing factor tripled between 1999 and 2020, according to research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The death rate from obesity-related heart disease increased from 2.2 deaths per 100,000 people to 6.6 deaths per 100,000. The mortality rate was higher among the Black population and more common among men. Obesity affects about 42 percent of adults and 20 percent of children in the United States, and it is a major risk factor for heart disease. Ischemic heart disease and high blood pressure were the most common causes of obesity-related heart disease deaths.

via The Washington Post|
#cdc#health#heart-disease
health2 years ago

MRI Scans: A Game-Changer in Reducing Prostate Cancer Deaths

A UK study suggests that using MRI scans as a screening tool for prostate cancer could significantly reduce deaths from the disease. Current tests that detect the protein prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood have been linked to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of low-risk cancer. The study found that MRI scans were able to detect potentially serious cancers in men with lower PSA levels than the current screening benchmark. The researchers believe that implementing a national screening program using MRI scans could help reduce the UK's prostate cancer mortality rate within the next five to ten years.

via The Guardian|
#health#mortality-rate#mri-scanning