Articles tagged with Mortality Rates
A new study suggests that societal scale, rather than overall violence levels, is the primary driver of conflict-related casualties. The researchers analyzed data from 295 societies and 430 historical conflicts to find a deep scaling law guiding social organization, which explains trends in war group size and conflict casualties.
A new study by Drexel University researcher Usama Bilal found a significant association between rising white, middle-class death rates and Republican voting in the 2016 US presidential election. The research suggests that counties with higher mortality rates among middle-aged whites were more likely to vote for Republican candidates.
A recent study at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that baby-boomers and millennials are disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic. The study analyzed data from 1999 to 2014 and found that these age groups experienced a significantly increased risk of death from prescription opioid overdose and heroi...
A national cooperative group trial is making a handful of experts in rare leukemia available around the clock to reduce high mortality rates. The goal is to decrease induction mortality from 30% to 6.7% by providing timely management and care for patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia.
A global study suggests that rising temperatures will outweigh decreases in cold-related deaths, leading to sharp net increases in mortality rates in many regions. Implementing mitigation strategies can largely avoid these deaths under scenarios with reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
A new analysis of heart failure data found that federal policies aimed at reducing readmissions have led to an increase in deaths among these patients. The study suggests that the focus on keeping patients out of hospitals may be harming them, rather than improving quality of care.
A program aimed at reducing hospital readmissions for heart failure patients was found to decrease readmission rates but increase mortality rates among Medicare patients. The study suggests that the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program may be associated with compromised survival rates, raising concerns about its effectiveness.
A new study by Intermountain Medical Center found that patients with reduced levels of the common heart hormone B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) had significantly lower readmission rates and mortality, with a 30% lower risk of hospital readmission within 30 days and a 54% lower mortality rate.
A new study found that more physical activity and higher intensities can decrease the risk of death in older women by 60-70%. Brisk walking was associated with a 60-70% lower risk of death, compared to light physical activity.
A study found VA patients had significantly lower rates of kidney transplantation compared to those with private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. The researchers suggest that distance from transplant centers and other factors may contribute to these disparities.
Climate change and human activities are putting North Atlantic right whales under immense pressure, with food scarcity and high mortality rates exacerbating their decline. The study predicts population growth will be hindered by climate-mediated food availability and policy-driven mortalities.
UK hospitals face unprecedented challenges in receiving major trauma patients, requiring extended surgery hours, rehabilitation, and support. Healthcare staff experience severe physical and psychological effects, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
A study of US military combat casualties in Afghanistan found that prehospital blood transfusions within minutes of injury or prior to hospitalization resulted in greater 24-hour and 30-day survival rates compared to delayed or no transfusion. Early transfusion also showed a reduced risk of death over 24 hours when administered up to 1...
Receiving a blood transfusion from an ever-pregnant female donor is associated with increased mortality among male recipients, but not among female recipients. Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is also linked to transfusions from female donors, particularly those with pregnancy history.
A study published in JAMA found that receiving a red blood cell transfusion from an ever-pregnant female donor was associated with an increased risk of death among male recipients compared to male donors. In contrast, mortality rates were similar for female recipients of transfusions from pregnant or non-pregnant female donors.
A study suggests that exclusion devices in fishing nets may be linked to elevated post-release mortality and reproductive failure among New Zealand sea lions. The research found a negative correlation between pup production and annual growth rates and the estimated interaction rate with the Auckland Islands squid fishery.
US breast cancer death rates are decreasing overall, with a 39% drop since 1989. Black women still face higher mortality rates than white women, but several states have seen significant declines in the gap between the two groups.
UK researchers found a link between delayed hospital discharges and rising mortality rates, with increased funding needed for the NHS and adult social care to address this issue. The study suggests that each additional day of delay in discharge is associated with an increase in deaths.
Between 1980 and 2014, US chronic respiratory disease deaths rose significantly, with a 29.7% increase overall. The majority of this growth occurred in specific regions, including central Appalachia for COPD, the Southwest for interstitial lung disease, and southern states for asthma.
A study led by Yale researchers reveals that hospital mortality rates for older patients with a heart attack are not representative of younger adults. The findings highlight the need to include younger patients in assessments of hospital quality and further investigate age-related differences.
Researchers used geospatial analysis to identify patterns of death and disease within African nations' states, finding significant differences in child mortality rates. The study's findings can inform targeted interventions to reduce under-5 mortality rates and achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that hospital mortality rates after heart attack vary by age, with older and younger patient groups showing different outcomes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services currently only considers data for patients aged 65 or older when calculating hospital quality ratings.
A new study published in The Lancet found that India has avoided about 1 million deaths of children under age five since 2005, primarily due to reductions in pneumonia, diarrhea, tetanus, and measles. If national progress had matched states' rates, nearly three times that number could have been saved.
Between 2000 and 2015, opioid-related deaths significantly increased, contributing a loss of 0.28 years in life expectancy. Most of these deaths were unintentional, accounting for 96% of the total loss.
A large Ontario study found people with schizophrenia died 8 years earlier than the general population, with a 35% decrease in death rates. The high mortality risk is attributed to factors such as limited access to healthcare and unhealthy lifestyle habits.
Exposure to seismic signals from air gun surveys increased scallop mortality rates and altered physiological characteristics, including reflex responses and hemolymph biochemistry. These findings suggest potential effects of anthropogenic aquatic noise on marine life.
A recent study found a 37% increase in the gap between the average lifespan of people with schizophrenia and the general population. Longitudinal studies suggest that this widening trend is due to factors such as inadequate healthcare, unhealthy lifestyles, and biological aging.
A recent study published in Critical Care found that patients admitted to ICUs at weekends are at increased risk of death. The severity of illness and case mix were also different between weekends and weekdays, with more patients having a higher severity of illness on Saturdays and Sundays.
A study found that climate change may have contributed to the 7% surge in US road traffic collision deaths in 2015. Warmer temperatures led to an increase in miles driven, resulting in higher CO2 emissions and further temperature increases.
Researchers found that extremely high HDL levels are associated with a higher mortality rate than normal levels. Men with extremely high levels had a 106% higher mortality rate, while women had a 68% higher mortality rate. The study suggests that the focus on HDL as an important health indicator may need to be revised.
A meta-analysis of randomized-clinical trials found that full-dose bivalirudin infusion post-PCI for four hours is associated with improved net adverse clinical events and all-cause mortality. Bivalirudin exhibits a lower risk of bleeding compared to unfractionated heparin, but also increases the risk of acute stent thrombosis.
A new report reveals a significant increase in colorectal cancer mortality rates among adults under 55, with the rise confined to white individuals. Despite declining CRC incidence rates in other age groups, the authors suggest that rising mortality may be due to true disease occurrence rather than earlier detection.
A study published in JAMA found that colorectal cancer mortality rates declined in black individuals but rose in white individuals between 1970 and 2014. The disparity was particularly pronounced among younger adults, with increased mortality rates observed in white men and women since the mid-1990s.
A new study refines death certificate data to provide more accurate estimates of opioid and heroin fatalities, resulting in significant shifts in state-by-state mortality rates. The corrected rates show a 24% higher national growth rate for opioids and a 22% higher rate for heroin.
A study found a significant increase in prescription opioid involvement in fatal car crashes between 1995 and 2015. The prevalence of prescription opioids among fatally injured drivers rose from 1% to over 7%, with higher rates in female drivers.
Child mortality rates in Iraq were not unusually high between 1991 and 2003, contrary to claims made by Saddam Hussein's government. A major national household survey conducted in 1999 was found to be 'a remarkable fiction' cooked up to stir international condemnation and get sanctions lifted.
A new study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology found that drug-related deaths have skyrocketed among middle-aged white men, increasing by over 25-fold between 1980 and 2014. The researchers argue that economic insecurities and an 'obesogenic' environment are contributing factors, rather than 'despair deaths'.
A Yale-led study analyzing data from 2008-2014 found that reducing hospital readmission rates for heart attack, heart failure, and pneumonia does not increase mortality rates. The research suggests that hospitals' efforts to keep patients out of the hospital may have actually improved mortality outcomes through better preparedness, tim...
A new study published in JAMA found that reductions in hospital 30-day readmission rates were weakly but significantly correlated with reductions in hospital 30-day mortality rates after discharge. This suggests that hospitals' efforts to lower readmissions have not resulted in increased mortality.
A study in Springer's journal The Science of Nature estimates that the Escarpia laminata tubeworm can live for at least 300 years, making it potentially the longest living animal in the world. This longevity is attributed to its extremely low death rate, supporting longevity theory.
Patients with opioid use disorder on buprenorphine are at significantly higher risk of death when in and out of treatment. The study found a 2.6 times increased risk of mortality compared to individuals without addiction issues during the same time period.
A RAND Corporation study found that providing medical care to patients with opioid addiction using three quality measures can significantly reduce death rates. These measures include not prescribing opioids or common anxiety medications, receiving psychosocial counseling, and having quarterly visits with a physician.
A new study from Duke University and the University of California, Davis, found no marked improvement in the survival rate of U.S. gunshot victims over the past decade. The researchers analyzed data from 2003 to 2012 and discovered problems with data collection and coding, leading to an incorrect assumption of a decline in fatality rates.
A recent study published by The BMJ found that cancer control measures have led to rising life expectancy in rich populations but not in poorer ones. Urgent global action is needed to develop effective and affordable cancer control measures for countries undergoing socioeconomic transitions.
A special supplement to Wilderness & Environmental Medicine outlines the transferability of military trauma care techniques to austere environments. Key findings include the reduction of preventable trauma deaths from bleeding, airway obstruction, and collapsed lungs with TCCC guidelines.
A major UK study is assessing the effects of 20mph speed limits on road safety and traffic accident rates in two British cities. The project will measure casualties, cycling, and walking rates to determine if lower speed limits improve safety.
European countries with higher healthcare expenditure experienced lower amenable mortality rates, with declines of up to 3.5% for men and 2.1% for women, according to a Health Affairs analysis.
A new study by Michigan State University scholars highlights the need to address inadequate healthcare and water access in Africa to reduce neonatal mortality rates. The study found that nearly half of under-5 child deaths occur during the neonatal period, emphasizing the importance of timely interventions.
The Lancet Infectious Diseases study finds that diarrhoea is the fourth leading cause of death for children under 5, with 42% of deaths occurring in India and Nigeria. The researchers call for immediate and sustained actions to increase healthcare access and the use of oral rehydration solutions.
A study by Florida State University researchers found that doubling the population under a tornado's path leads to only a 21% increase in casualties, while a doubling of energy dispersed by the tornado leads to a 33% increase. Stronger storms tend to pass through areas with lower population density, and climate change could impact futu...
A new review of child-related auto fatalities found that the South had the highest number of fatalities and the Northeast the lowest, with a national mortality rate of 16%. Improper restraints and crashes on rural roads were common causes of deaths.
A recent study analyzing over 21 million Medicare discharges found that admission to a major teaching hospital was linked to a lower overall 30-day risk of death compared to nonteaching hospitals. The study, published in JAMA, also revealed differences in mortality rates among smaller and larger teaching hospitals.
A large national study found that teaching hospitals had significantly lower 30-day mortality rates than non-teaching hospitals, even after adjusting for patient and hospital characteristics. This association persisted across various medical conditions and procedures.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) mortality is lower in high-volume Intensive Care Units (ICUs), according to a new study analyzing the French CUB-REA database. The research found that despite increased ARDS severity, ICU mortality decreased in high-volume ICUs compared to low and moderate volume ICUs.
Researchers found that patients treated by hospitalist physicians over 40 years old are more likely to die within a month of admission compared to those under 60. The study analyzed over 730,000 Medicare patient records and found a significant gap in mortality rates between younger and older physicians.
A study published in The BMJ found that patients treated by older physicians have higher mortality rates than those cared for by younger physicians, except for those with high patient volumes. However, the researchers note that clinical skills and knowledge accumulated by more experienced physicians can lead to improved quality of care.
A recent study reveals significant variations in cardiovascular mortality rates across US counties, highlighting the need for targeted health policies. The largest concentrations of high mortality rates are found in southeastern Oklahoma and eastern Kentucky, while lower rates are observed in areas surrounding San Francisco and central...
A recent study found that East German women are at a higher risk of death from smoking due to insufficient anti-smoking policies. The researchers forecast a significant increase in mortality rates for these women, mainly due to lung cancer and other smoking-related diseases.
A study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology found that women with atrial fibrillation/flutter experienced higher death rates than men 30 and 90 days after discharge from emergency departments. The study analyzed data from 21,062 patients and identified differences in outcomes between male and female patients.
A new study found that patients with opioid use disorder in general healthcare settings are more than 10 times as likely to die as those without substance abuse problems. The mortality rate was also higher among older patients and those with comorbid health conditions.