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health1 year ago

"Redefining Airborne Pathogens: Global Health Groups' New Terminology"

After grappling with the terminology for pathogens that spread through the air, an international group including the WHO and CDC has proposed new agreed-on terminology, introducing descriptors for transmission through the air and "infectious respiratory particles." The report acknowledges concerns about practical implications and emphasizes the need to balance scientific insights with practical realities to minimize health inequity. While some experts welcome the clarifications, others see shortcomings and hope for further engagement of key disciplines in addressing airborne transmission.

via University of Minnesota Twin Cities|
#airborne-transmission#cdc#health
health1 year ago

"Uncovering the Hidden COVID-19 Death Toll: Study Reveals Surging Unaccounted Mortality"

A new study from Boston University and the University of Pennsylvania provides compelling evidence that many excess mortality cases during the COVID-19 pandemic were actually due to the virus, countering claims attributing these deaths to other factors. The research found that excess deaths from natural causes paralleled reported COVID-19 deaths temporally and geographically, especially in nonmetropolitan areas, highlighting the true impact of the pandemic and the importance of accurate death attribution for public health interventions and future policies. The study estimated 1.2 million excess natural-cause deaths during the first 30 months of the pandemic, with about 163,000 not listed as COVID-19 on death certificates, emphasizing the need for standardized death reporting.

via Neuroscience News|
#covid-19#death-certification#excess-mortality
health2 years ago

Gender Life Expectancy Gap Widens in the US Amid COVID Pandemic

A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that the gender-death gap in the US is widening, with men dying nearly six years earlier than women on average. The gap has increased from 4.8 years in 2010 to 5.8 years in 2021, the largest rift since 1996. The study attributes the widening gap to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, unintentional injuries, drug overdoses, suicide, and heart disease. The researchers emphasize the need for public health interventions to reverse this decline in life expectancy and prevent the disparity from becoming entrenched.

via New York Post |
#causes-of-death#covid-19#gender-gap
health2 years ago

Climate Change's Surprising Link to Substance Abuse Hospitalizations

A study conducted by Columbia University reveals a direct correlation between elevated temperatures and increased hospital visits for alcohol and substance-related disorders. The research highlights the potential consequences of climate change on substance use and emphasizes the need for proactive public health interventions, particularly during warmer weather. The study found that higher temperatures were associated with more hospital visits for alcohol-related disorders, potentially due to riskier outdoor activities, increased substance consumption, dehydration, or driving under the influence. Hospital visits for other drug disorders also increased with temperature, but only up to a certain limit. The findings underscore the urgency for targeted messaging and assistance to vulnerable communities during periods of elevated temperatures.

via Neuroscience News|
#climate-change#health#hospital-visits