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fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

France's death rate at 'historically low' level

"The immediate downward trend is largely due to the drop in mortality caused by COVID-19 - accounting for 60 percent of the decrease, according to a joint study by the Direction de la recherche, des études, de l'évaluation et des statistiques (DREES) and others."
France news
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fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

Public Health at a Crossroads: What Death Trends Reveal About America's Policy Failures - Social Media Explorer

The findings highlight that heart disease and cancer lead to over 1.3 million deaths annually in the U.S., with many being preventable through early intervention.
Public health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The health of U.S. kids has declined significantly since 2007, new study finds

Children's health in the U.S. has significantly declined, with increases in chronic conditions and mortality rates since 2007.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Elon Musk's Cuts to USAID Could Lead to More Than 14 Million Deaths in Next 5 Years: New Study

A study warns that cuts to USAID could lead to 14 million deaths in the next five years, primarily among children under 5 years of age.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tobacco exposure killed more than 7m people in 2023, study finds

Tobacco killed over 7 million people globally in 2023, marking it as a critical health risk worldwide.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Where Medical Errors Occur At Twice The U.S. Average, And Other States With The Most Inept Doctors

Medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., indicating a critical healthcare issue.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK the sick person of the wealthy world' amid increase in deaths from drugs and violence

The UK is experiencing a troubling rise in mortality rates, particularly among younger adults, due to drugs, suicide, and violence.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Diabetes deaths fall to lowest levels in years, in early CDC figures

"Data show an increase in mortality rates for all people during the COVID-19 pandemic, and research shows that people with underlying conditions...are more likely to become very sick from COVID-19 and have a higher risk of hospitalization and death."
Coronavirus
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

US study links everyday plastics to heart disease DW 04/29/2025

Household plastic chemicals linked to increased heart disease mortality, notably in Middle East and South Asia.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Ultra-processed food increases risk of early death, international study finds

Ultra-processed food consumption significantly increases early death risk, with a 10% increase raising the risk by 3% per study.
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

New Study Has Plenty to Say on Wealthy Americans' Longevity

There was no evidence of a difference in survival between the wealthiest participants in the United States and the poorest participants in northern and western Europe in each follow-up year.
US news
Black Lives Matter
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Mortality gap between Black, white Americans narrows, except for infants - Harvard Gazette

The gap in infant mortality rates between Black and white Americans is increasing despite overall improvements in life expectancy for both groups.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How Deadly Are Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders significantly elevate mortality risk, with overall chances of dying from such disorders increased by 339%.
Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate among eating disorders, with a 521% increased risk of dying.
Medicine
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Women Live Longer Than MenBut Not in Medicine

Doctors show comparable mortality rates between men and women, contrary to general population trends where women live longer.
fromThe Verge
9 months ago

The hidden toll taken by tropical storms

The average tropical storm or hurricane leads to the early deaths of between 7,170 and 11,430 people, astronomically higher than the average of 24 direct deaths.
Health
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago

Night-time ICU discharge linked to higher death risk, research shows

Night-time discharges from hospitals are linked to higher mortality rates, highlighting the risks associated with reduced staffing and resources during these hours.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Heat Deaths Have Doubled in the U.S. in Recent Decades, Study Finds

Heat-related deaths in the U.S. are escalating, with 2023 marking the hottest year and a notable 117% increase over 24 years.
fromFortune Europe
11 months ago

Extreme heat and humidity are causing 47,000 deaths across Europe-here's what it does to the human body

The record-setting heat waves have brought about severe health implications, with over 1,300 deaths reported during the Hajj pilgrimage alone as temperatures soared to 52C.
OMG science
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