Articles tagged with Mortality Rates
The IMCI strategy has improved health-worker skills, health-system support, and family and community practices, leading to increased care-seeking and community treatment. However, its impact on mortality rates was not statistically significant, despite a decrease in stunting among children aged 2-5 years.
The study documents the extent of flooding and damage in the Ayeyarwady River delta after Cyclone Nargis, with findings including storm surges up to 5 meters high. Researchers recommend implementing a cyclone education program, developing flood maps, and constructing cyclone-safe buildings to reduce future loss of life.
A new study in Operations Research journal highlights the difficulty of defeating insurgent groups like the Taliban, citing the crucial role of timely and accurate military intelligence. The model shows that even good intelligence may only contain the insurgency, not defeat it, and that the government's best option is to achieve a cont...
A study by Rhode Island Hospital researchers found a substantial link between increased levels of nitrates in the environment and food with increased deaths from diseases such as Alzheimer's, diabetes mellitus, and Parkinson's. The study suggests that reducing nitrate levels in fertilizer and water, detoxifying food and water, may help...
A study in Spain found a 17% increase in maternal deaths since 1996, with the highest death rates among foreign women and those aged 35-44. The risk of death rose exponentially with maternal age, highlighting the need for epidemiological monitoring and studying causes to prevent deaths.
A large-scale analysis of nearly 60,000 patients found bariatric surgery to be relatively safe with complication rates around 10% and a total mortality rate under 1%. The study's findings indicate improved safety measures in modern weight-loss surgery.
The Millennium Development Goals are failing to address high under-five child mortality amongst the country's most vulnerable groups. The goal of reducing average under-5 mortality by two-thirds by 2015 may be achieved, but inequity will persist if resources are allocated solely based on averages
A study found that elderly patients experiencing nighttime urination had a higher mortality rate compared to those without nocturia. Researchers identified several factors associated with an increased risk of death, including age, diabetes, and hypertension.
A study analyzing 19,363 patients found no significant difference in mortality rates or complications between bariatric surgery centers of excellence and other hospitals. However, these centers performed more procedures annually, resulting in higher costs per patient.
A Stanford study found that the US AIDS Relief program reduced HIV/AIDS death tolls by over 10% in targeted African countries, saving an estimated 1 million lives. However, there was no significant impact on disease prevalence rates.
Researchers at Florida Institute of Technology have developed a virtual simulation tool that assesses the impact of crowd formation patterns on survival and injury rates during a suicide terrorist attack. The study suggests that following specific crowd formation patterns can reduce fatalities by 12% and injuries by 7%.
A study by the University of Edinburgh found that Scotland and Ireland have twice the rate of alcohol-related deaths compared to the rest of England and Wales. Men born in India showed similar rates of alcohol-related death as Scottish- and Irish-born people, highlighting cultural differences in drinking habits.
A study of 900,000 adults found that a body-mass index above the ideal range of 22.5-25 kg/m2 leads to increased mortality rates. Moderate obesity has only one-third the effect on mortality as smoking, while severe obesity has a similar impact but is relatively rare.
Researchers found a decrease in heart attack diagnoses using ECG, while biomarker-based diagnoses increased, contributing to stable hospitalization rates. Additionally, cardiogenic shock incidence declined over 30 years, likely due to reperfusion therapy and primary angioplasty.
Studies show that stroke mortality rates and burden vary greatly by country, with low-income countries being the most affected. Despite knowing known risk factors for stroke, such as diabetes and alcohol consumption, these do not explain the greater burden in low-income countries.
A new study found that patients waiting for a kidney transplant who receive care at centers with shorter wait times tend to live longer. The research analyzed data from nearly 109,000 patients and found that waiting time had the strongest effect on survival, with patients at centers with long waits having a higher risk of death.
Researchers at Rice University and Duke University Medical Center found no increase in death rates after states dropped regulations on heart procedures. Dropping CON rules led to increased entry of new cardiac-care facilities, potentially raising costs per procedure.
A recent study led by the U.S. Geological Survey found that tree death rates have more than doubled over the last few decades in old-growth forests of the western United States. The increase is widespread, affecting various forest types, elevations, and tree species.
In the Pacific Northwest, tree mortality rates have doubled in 17 years, with older forests experiencing a faster rate of decline than younger forests. This increase is attributed to warming temperatures, which reduce snowpack, prolong droughts, and enable insects and diseases to flourish.
A new report by Oregon State University finds that warmer climate and drought stress are causing a rapid increase in tree mortality across the West, with the Pacific Northwest hardest hit. This could lead to significant shifts in forest structure and function, including a 50% reduction in average tree age and size.
Mass privatisation programmes coincided with large increases in male mortality in some countries. The study found a 12.8% rise in short-term adult male mortality rates after implementation of mass privatisation, mainly attributed to unemployment and stress.
A study analyzing death rates among men of working age in post-communist countries found that mass privatization was associated with a 12.8% increase in deaths. However, countries that implemented slower reforms experienced lower mortality rates and fewer social costs. The authors conclude that caution is needed when macroeconomic poli...
A recent study found women with STEMI have an adjusted mortality rate almost twice as high as men, due to lower reperfusion therapy. Women are also treated less intensively in the acute phase.
Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that subway-related fatalities are largely unintentional, with 47.2% due to accidents, and often linked to alcohol intoxication. Structural improvements and public safety messages can reduce the risk of such fatalities.
Since 1970, India has faced over 4,100 terrorist attacks, resulting in 12,539 fatalities. The Global Terrorism Database reports that these incidents peaked in 1991 and 1992, with a total of 360 fatalities per year.
New research suggests that rapid response teams in hospitals do not reduce cardiopulmonary arrests or deaths. Despite widespread implementation, hospital-wide code rates and mortality rates remained largely unchanged after rapid response team intervention.
A Mayo Clinic study reveals women with mitral valve prolapse and severe leakage often receive less aggressive treatment than men, with a higher risk of mortality. The underestimation of cardiac enlargement in women may be the primary reason for these disparities, highlighting the need for more precise evaluation and treatment strategies.
The report reveals declines in cancer incidence and death rates across the US, with some states experiencing significant variations in lung cancer trends. These findings underscore the need to strengthen tobacco control programs and accelerate efforts to prevent or reduce the occurrence of kidney and liver cancers.
The report found declines in both cancer incidence and death rates, as well as wide variations in lung cancer trends from state to state. Tobacco control measures are key to reducing the risk of lung cancer.
A new study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that raising alcohol taxes immediately reduces the number of deaths from alcohol-related diseases. The study shows that two to four times more lives can be saved through tax increases compared to other prevention efforts.
A new UCLA School of Nursing study analyzes data from the Nurses' Health Study to reveal the consequences of smoking on nursing professionals. The findings show that current smokers are twice as likely to die compared to non-smokers, and quitting makes a significant difference in enhancing longevity.
A vision screening law in Florida has been linked to lower death rates from car crashes among drivers aged 80 and older. The study found that the law, which required drivers over 80 to pass a vision test before renewing their license, resulted in a 17% decrease in fatality rates among this age group.
A new study by NIU researchers highlights the danger of nighttime tornadoes, which are 2.5 times more likely to kill than daytime events. The study suggests that current warning systems may not be adequate for overnight events, particularly in mobile homes where nearly 61% of fatalities occur at night.
The updated indicators help measure cardiac care quality and identify areas for improvement. Hospitals with better performance on these indicators have lower mortality rates, potentially saving lives.
A study of 429,751 trauma patients found that African American and Hispanic patients had significantly higher death rates compared to white patients. Uninsured patients also had a higher death risk, with mortality rates doubling for African American and Hispanic patients compared to white patients.
Asthma affects over 2 million Australians, with a plateauing prevalence among children and declining hospital admission rates since 1993. Despite positive trends, asthma remains a major concern due to smoking habits, lack of written action plans, and higher mortality rates among Indigenous Australians.
The HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study found that top-rated hospitals have a significantly lower mortality rate, with an average of 14.17% improvement from 2005 to 2007. If all hospitals performed at the level of five-star rated hospitals, 237,420 Medicare deaths could potentially be prevented.
A study examines the connection between Civil War battlefields and casualties, finding that geology plays a significant role in determining fighter outcomes. Researchers discovered areas with favorable terrain and unfavorable geology resulted in distinct casualty rates.
The SITS-ISTR study found that alteplase was safe and effective when given 3-4.5 hours after stroke onset, similar to the traditional 3-hour treatment window. Outcome measures were comparable in both groups, with similar mortality rates, brain haemorrhage risk, and independence at 3 months.
A study of 2 million people and 22 cancer registries found that African Americans and Asians living outside the US have higher death rates from lung cancer than Europeans. Lung cancer risk among never smokers is not increasing, contradicting previous research.
A new study by the American Cancer Society found that lung cancer death rates among never-smokers are highest among men, African Americans, and Asians in Asia. The review analyzed data from over 630,000 individuals and found that the incidence of lung cancer among lifelong nonsmokers is similar to brain and nervous system cancers.
A new study published in the American Sociological Review found that individuals with personal connections to victims of the Iraq War or 9/11 terrorist attacks are less likely to approve of President Bush's performance, affecting both Republicans and Democrats. The pattern holds true across all demographics.
A study by David Stuckler and colleagues found that International Monetary Fund loans were associated with a 16.6% rise in death rates from tuberculosis (TB) in the former Soviet Union and Central and Eastern European countries between 1992 and 2002.
A new study by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that higher gasoline prices can lead to a significant reduction in traffic deaths. According to the analysis, death rates could drop by over 1,000 per month nationwide if gas remains at $4 a gallon or higher for a year or more.
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that higher education levels were associated with significant mortality reductions in four common cancers: lung, colorectal, prostate, and breast. Individuals with a college degree experienced greater declines in cancer mortality rates compared to those with less e...
Research found that communities with a large number of Catholic and Mainline Protestant churches tend to have lower mortality rates due to their emphasis on community outreach and public charity. In contrast, Conservative Protestant churches often focus on individual relationships with God and may lead to higher mortality rates.
A study published in JAMA found that HIV-infected individuals in industrialized countries now have mortality rates similar to the general population in the first 5 years following infection. However, longer-term excess mortality remains evident, with higher risks for older age groups and injection drug users.
A new analysis of the devastating May 12 earthquake in China found that it resulted from faults with little seismic activity. The quake occurred at a boundary between two tectonic plates and was caused by the obstruction of rapidly flowing crustal material, leading to a simultaneous rupture of two separate but contiguous faults.
The Iraq war saw a shift from maneuver warfare to insurgency warfare, resulting in more severe injuries and longer transport times. Fragment wounds increased, while gunshots decreased, leading to higher mortality rates.
Injury-related deaths among black males ages 15 to 24 decreased by 24% from 1999 to 2005, while injury death rates among white males increased by 7%. This reduction was attributed to a decrease in motor vehicle crashes and firearm suicides among black males.
A new study published at SLEEP 2008 found strong associations between disturbed rest/activity rhythms and mortality rates in older, community-dwelling men. The research, which included 3,053 men aged 67 years and older, showed that those with lower amplitude (i.e., weaker) rhythms had higher mortality rates than those with stronger rhy...
A study of 3,000 older men found that disrupted rest and activity biological rhythms were associated with a higher risk of death. Men with more robust rest/activity rhythms had lower mortality rates, highlighting the importance of regular sleep routines for health and longevity in older adults.
A review of heart bypass patients in Ontario hospitals found that 111 deaths (32%) might have been prevented with better care. Many preventable deaths were related to lapses in established procedures, highlighting the need for quality improvement initiatives.
Road traffic deaths in China have surged almost 100% over two decades, with the leading cause of death for people up to age 45. The study found that deaths increased by 95% between 1985 and 2005, despite a decrease in road-related injuries.
A study from Karolinska Institutet found that golfers have a lower death rate than non-golfers, with a 5-year increase in life expectancy. Golfing, especially with a low handicap, has beneficial health effects.
Researchers developed a method to identify bromadiolone poisoning in humans, which has a 20% mortality rate. The analysis method helps treat bleeding disorders by quickly identifying the cause of the condition.
A new study finds that people who were overweight in adolescence have a higher risk of mortality from endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, colon cancer, and respiratory diseases. The study of 230,000 Norwegian adolescents found an increased mortality rate among those with high BMI.
A study found that black patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a higher risk of dying in the early stages of the disease compared to white patients. The disparities are attributed to sociological factors, including poverty and access-to-care, rather than biological differences.
A new study by LA BioMed researcher Rajnish Mehrotra found that black patients with early-stage chronic kidney disease are 78% more likely to die than whites. The study suggests that socio-economic factors such as poverty, lack of education and medical insurance contribute to the higher mortality rates among blacks.
Researchers conclude that adding chemotherapy to active symptom control does not improve overall survival or quality of life for mesothelioma patients. However, exploratory analyses suggest that vinorelbine may merit further investigation.