Articles tagged with Mortality Rates
A 16-year study of Hong Kong's population found that death rates from all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, and cancer decreased significantly in older adults with diabetes. In contrast, younger adults with diabetes experienced little to no change in their death rates over the same period. The researchers suggest that targeted p...
A new study found that road injury deaths have decreased worldwide, but the risk of death from a road accident remains high in some countries. In 2017, 54 million people were injured in road accidents, resulting in 1.2 million deaths globally.
In 2020, prostate cancer will claim the most diagnoses among male cancers, with a 21% share of new cases. Early detection is crucial, but screening's benefits are disputed by some, leading to fewer men taking proactive steps towards their health.
A study found that premature deaths from visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil were faster in urban areas and among younger patients, while those with HIV had slower survival times. The median time between symptom onset and death was around 9 days, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and treatment.
A recent analysis reveals higher mortality rates among Hispanic and Asian patients undergoing dialysis in the US territories compared to their counterparts in the 50 US states. The study highlights the need for research into potential kidney disease-related disparities in these territories.
The study found nearly 9 million injuries and over 120,000 deaths worldwide in 2017 due to fire, heat, and hot substances. Heat-related injuries disproportionately kill the very young and very old, with the risk of death greatest in Seychelles and Laos.
A study published in Anesthesiology found that children in low-resource countries are 100-200 times more likely to die after surgery. The pediatric surgery demand is growing, with over 50% of children requiring surgery before their 16th birthday.
A study in ferrets demonstrates a protective humoral immune response to a weakened form of SFTSV after a single inoculation, and no clinical disease or mortality. The findings suggest potential for this live-attenuated vaccine candidate to provide cross-genotype protection against the emerging virus.
A new study calculates replacement level fertility based on actual rates, revealing countries with fertility levels above 2.1, often due to high mortality and gender inequality. The findings show that many countries have a higher replacement rate than commonly assumed, highlighting the need for policy adjustments.
Analysis of US life expectancy reveals a nearly 10-year increase from 69.9 years in 1959 to 78.9 years in 2016, driven by factors such as drug overdoses, suicides, and organ system diseases among working-age adults.
A new VCU study finds that mortality among 25 to 64 year-olds is increasing, particularly in Rust Belt states and Appalachia. The trend of rising death rates is linked to causes such as drug overdoses, alcohol abuse, and suicides, as well as organ system diseases.
Global COPD death rates declined between 1995 and 2017, but the total number of deaths increased as aging populations contributed to rising mortality. Measures to reduce exposure to risk factors, such as tobacco control policies, have had a positive effect on reducing overall COPD death rates.
A new study by Penn Medicine found that counties with worse economies had higher cardiovascular mortality rates, particularly among middle-aged adults. The research suggests that economic disparities contribute directly to health disparities and highlights the need for interventions such as policies like a health insurance expansion.
A study examined hospital care disparities among homeless and non-homeless adults hospitalized for cardiovascular conditions in New York, Massachusetts, and Florida. The analysis found that homeless patients experienced lower procedure rates and higher in-hospital death rates.
A retrospective study of 432,828 veterans patients found that frail individuals had higher mortality rates after low-stress and moderate-stress surgeries. The 30-day mortality rate among frail patients after a low-stress procedure was 1.55%, significantly higher than the 1% often used to define high-risk surgery.
A VA-funded study found that frail surgery patients are at a significantly higher risk of mortality, even after low-risk procedures. Mortality rates were alarmingly high, with 30-day death rates ranging from 1.6% to 43%. The researchers recommend assessing frailty before any surgical procedure and focusing on pre-operative interventions.
Research found that SLE Medicaid patients have a double 30-day death rate after coronary revascularization compared to diabetes patients, highlighting the need for further investigation into cardiovascular disease and overall health status in SLE patients.
A study by Washington State University researchers shows a decline in new cases of heart disease among American Indians over a 25-year period. Fewer Native men are dying from heart-disease-related events, while overall prevalence of heart disease has decreased more in women.
Researchers analyzed 30-day mortality rates following ED visits, finding a significant increase in deaths among elderly patients. The study used Medicare data from 2009 to 2016 and found that the 30-day death rate for emergency department visits increased significantly during this period.
Tyler Fricker's study analyzed nationwide tornado casualty data to identify high-risk regions and community-level factors influencing casualties. The results suggest that regional susceptibility to high-casualty events is more complex than previously thought, with factors beyond mobile home ownership and low income contributing to high...
A retrospective study suggests that ED physicians are improving both outcomes and efficiency of care, with mortality rates declining by 23% from 2009 to 2016. This improvement occurred despite increasing ED utilization, as fewer patients were admitted to the hospital and more were sent home, leading to nearly 200,000 fewer deaths in 2016.
A new study reveals that lower respiratory infections (LRIs) are responsible for one in seven child deaths worldwide. Since 1990, vaccines, improved nutrition, and better indoor air quality have substantially reduced LRI deaths, but progress has lagged behind other childhood infectious diseases.
A recent study using a large German dataset reveals that good education and high income can reduce mortality rates, while unemployment increases the risk. The study highlights the importance of addressing socioeconomic factors to improve public health outcomes.
A systematic review suggests that published studies on burnout and patient care quality may exaggerate the magnitude of the effect. The review analyzed 145 study populations and found that many results were due to biases in measurement and analysis, leading to overestimation of the relationship between burnout and poor quality care.
A new review shows that Russia's decline in overall alcohol consumption has gone hand-in-hand with a parallel decrease in the country's mortality rates. The study analyzed data on death rates, cause of death, life expectancy, and beer sales to find this correlation. Government policies, including restrictions on hours of sale, minimum ...
The breast cancer death rate has slowed in recent years, but the gap between black and white women remains significant. Breast cancer incidence rates have continued to rise, with a greater increase seen in hormone receptor-positive disease.
A new study suggests that a nuclear war between India and Pakistan could result in 50-125 million deaths, with temperatures potentially dropping by up to 9 degrees Fahrenheit. The conflict could also lead to severe food shortages worldwide, affecting human populations higher on the food chain.
A new study found that racial/ethnic mortality rate disparities have been widening since 2009, especially among infants and children. The study's findings suggest that addressing the root causes of these disparities is crucial to regaining lost ground and achieving health equity.
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita had a significant impact on the mortality rate of seniors with diabetes, even ten years later. Those who lived in affected areas experienced a 40% higher one-month mortality rate compared to unaffected counties.
A recent study analyzed deaths associated with ibrutinib and identified several cardiovascular toxicities, including supraventricular arrhythmias and heart failure. The study highlights the need to improve management of patients taking this drug, which has a higher death rate compared to chemotherapy.
A study found that mortality rates among Ebola survivors after hospital discharge were five times higher than expected in the general population. Those who stayed longer in treatment units had a higher mortality rate due to prolonged acute forms of the disease.
A new study measures life expectancy based on historical mortality conditions, revealing Australian men live to 74.1 years, surpassing other countries like Japan and the Nordic nations. This achievement is attributed to Australia's long history of stability and high standard of living, which have contributed to better health outcomes.
A recent study found that under-five mortality rates in India remain high among scheduled caste and tribe populations, with significant gaps between well-off and deprived castes. The researchers identified key factors contributing to these disparities, including educational attainment of women and household wealth.
A new study from Ryerson University assesses the link between premature mortality and environmental, socioeconomic, and demographic characteristics in Toronto's 140 neighborhoods. Neighborhoods with fewer trees, lower cancer screening rates, higher pollution levels, and lower income tend to have higher premature mortality rates.
A Rutgers University study found that police violence is a leading cause of death among young men in the US, with black men facing a significantly higher risk of being killed by law enforcement. The study highlights the need for better tracking and analysis of police-related deaths to inform policy reforms.
A study analyzing 2013-2018 data found that Black men had the highest fatality risk from police violence, with a rate of 1 fatality for every 1,000 black male births. Racial disparities also affected female fatalities, with American Indian and Latina women facing increased risks compared to white counterparts
Research finds heart disease and stroke mortality rates are barely declining or increasing in 12 high-income countries since 2000. Obesity levels may be a significant contributor to the slowdown.
A study of individuals over 65 years old found that low appendicular muscle mass significantly increased all-cause mortality risk nearly 63-fold in women and 11.4-fold in men. The researchers used DXA body composition analysis to determine the correlation between body composition factors and mortality risk.
Research analyzed mortality rates among 10,451 MLB players from 1906 to 2006, finding differences in death rates by position and career length. Longer playing careers were associated with lower cardiovascular-related deaths but increased cancer deaths.
A study led by University of Pittsburgh researchers found that implementing a state-mandated sepsis regulation in New York resulted in a significant drop in death rates from sepsis, with a 4.3% decrease compared to control states. The policy requires hospitals to quickly implement certain protocols when sepsis is suspected.
A WVU study found that only folic acid and omega-3 supplements showed promise in reducing cardiovascular risk. Eating less salt was also beneficial for overall survival and cardiovascular mortality rates. However, the quality of evidence supporting other supplements and diets was considered low due to methodological issues.
A new study published in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine found that implementing permit-only access to Half Dome cable handrails did not result in a significant reduction in hiker safety or search and rescue activity. In fact, the number of incidents and fatalities remained similar before and after the restrictions were implemented.
A study by Columbia University researchers found that limiting ovarian cancer surgery to high-volume hospitals could improve survival but also reduce access for many rural and underserved patients. In fact, nearly 35% of low-volume hospitals had better-than-expected outcomes at 60 days and 51% at 2 years.
Bariatric surgery patients are nearly triple as likely to die from drug- and alcohol-related causes compared to the general public. Fewer than half of those who died had triggered a safety protocol for problematic substance use.
Expanding Medicaid eligibility was associated with lower cardiovascular mortality rates, particularly among adults aged 45-64. Counties in expansion states saw a significant reduction in cardiovascular deaths compared to non-expansion states.
A new study by University of Warwick Medical School challenges the common assumption that higher mortality rates for weekend hospital admissions reflect lower quality care. The study found that patients admitted on weekends are sicker at admission and have more urgent problems, contributing to the higher mortality risk.
Death rates from falls for US adults 75 or older rose significantly from 2000 to 2016, with a 128% increase in absolute deaths and a 131% increase in death rates per 100,000 people. This trend was observed across different age groups, particularly among men aged 75-79 and women aged 95 or older.
A study analyzing mortality risks among pro athletes found elevated risks of death from cardiac and neurodegenerative diseases in football players compared to baseball players. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, suggests the existence of sport-specific disease mechanisms that mandate further investigation.
A new laboratory-based method, LIVE score, predicts outcomes for COPD patients and identifies those at high risk of death or disease advancement. The study found that patients with high-risk scores had the highest one-year mortality rates and palliative care referrals.
Despite great progress in reducing under-five mortality rates, India still has a long way to go to meet the UN MDG target of 39 deaths per 1,000 live births. Infectious diseases such as pneumonia and meningitis account for a significant proportion of child deaths.
The University of Illinois Chicago will launch a program using community health workers, social workers, and doulas to improve health outcomes for pregnant women and their children in historically underserved neighborhoods. Maternal mortality rates are disproportionately high among black women, prompting the initiative.
A study by Bocconi University researchers found that hospitals with more open cultures have lower mortality rates, as staff are encouraged to report errors and take action. The results suggest that reforms in the English NHS since 2016 are on the right track.
Death rates due to heart failure are increasing among younger adults under 65, with black men under age 65 facing the largest increase in premature death. The study found that an estimated 6 million adults in the US have heart failure, which is the number one reason older adults are admitted to hospital.
A new study found that pediatric opioid deaths increased nearly 3-fold over 18 years, with the Midwest experiencing a four-fold increase and the West a two-fold increase. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to mitigate the growing public health problem of fatal pediatric opioid poisonings.
A recent study examines the alarming rise in firearm fatalities among US children, particularly those from marginalized communities. The research found that public health approaches must consider underlying demographic trends to effectively address this issue.
Death rates from drug poisoning in American adolescents and young adults rose significantly over the last decade, mainly fueled by opioid-related deaths. The estimated costs of these deaths were $27.1 million in medical costs, $8.5 billion in work loss costs, and $26.5 billion for quality-of-life loss in 2015.
A new study by Harvard Medical School researchers found that nearly half of older adults who start dialysis die within a year, with death rates being almost twice as high as previously reported statistics. The study's results can help inform patient decisions and physician choice of treatment for end-stage kidney disease.
A study published in the British Journal of Surgery found that hospital deaths after surgery dropped by a third in Scotland following the introduction of surgical safety checklists. The decrease was observed only in patients undergoing operations, not those treated for medical conditions.
A new study highlights the significant risk posed by bloodstream infections (BSIs), which are associated with a much higher mortality rate compared to the general hospitalised population. The research found that certain species of microorganisms, such as Acinetobacter and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), were linked ...
Two independent studies found high rates of liver disease progression and mortality among patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease/non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NAFLD/NASH), highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment to prevent progression and reduce mortality. Advanced liver diseases progressed in up to 11% o...