Articles tagged with United States Population
A study by the CDC found that increasing smoking cessation therapy availability boosts assisted quit attempts and doubles success rates. The majority of smokers attempt to quit without treatment, resulting in low abstinence rates, but pharmacologic methods like nicotine patches and gum can significantly increase chances for success.
A new mortality forecast suggests that life expectancy in G-7 industrialized nations may be greater than previously thought, with Japan expected to live up to 8 years longer than official estimates predict. This could lead to a higher dependency ratio, requiring re-examination of programs for old-age support.
A study by the Center for Advancing Health found that approximately 40% of the US population takes at least one vitamin or mineral supplement. The most commonly reported ingredients are vitamin C, B12, and E, but participants also used over 300 nonvitamin products posing serious health risks.
A new study by Gillian Stevens reveals that sociological opportunities and maturational constraints tied to age at onset of language learning play a crucial role in shaping the English proficiency levels of foreign-born residents in the United States. The research found that immigrants with native-born spouses report higher levels of p...
A new study found that consuming three servings of a margarine-like spread containing stanol can lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels by up to 10%. The study, which involved over 300 participants with mildly elevated cholesterol levels, showed no adverse effects from using the fortified margarine.
Global sulfur emissions have stabilized over the past 20 years, with China leading the world in emissions due to its massive coal reserves and growing industrialization. Cleaner fuels and pollution controls have contributed to the stabilization of emissions worldwide.
Research reveals psychological uncertainty about pregnancy is a major barrier, rather than immigrant status, for Puerto Rican women seeking adequate prenatal care. Despite being U.S. citizens, some women report inadequate care due to unwanted pregnancies or lack of awareness.
An international team led by the University of Colorado at Boulder is studying the South Asian summer monsoon, a region that affects 65% of the world's population. The six-week expedition aims to understand the basic physics behind these variations and predict them, enabling drought or flood warnings for affected regions.
A University of Georgia professor argues that President Clinton's ability to craft messages appealing to different audiences may be his greatest asset in the upcoming impeachment hearings. His expertise in public speaking, like a skilled musician playing a familiar tune, makes his messages uniquely effective.
In a six-year study, Maine's 0.05% law reduced fatal crashes among DWI drivers with BALs above 0.15% by 35%. The law also decreased fatalities among drivers in the 0.05-0.14% range. Maine was the first state to adopt this limit for prior DWI offenders.
A new study found that countries with a smaller percentage of Catholics and no state support for the church have higher annulment rates. Annulments have increased since the Second Vatican Council made them easier to get, with the largest rise occurring in the US.
A study found that managed care organizations exceeded national goals for HDL screening, prompting calls for higher standards. Experts argue that managed care plans should be expected to reach 100% of enrolled members, considering their significant impact on population health.
Linguistics professor John Rickford presents evidence that black and white vernaculars in America exhibit distinct differences, even in island enclaves with frequent contact. He argues that limited social interaction and powerful social norms contribute to these divergences, which have been developing over centuries.
A new study recalculates stroke incidence in the US, estimating approximately 731,100 first and recurrent strokes annually. The study found a 200,000-stroke increase over previous estimates, with higher rates among African Americans.
A study published in Stroke: A Journal of the American Heart Association estimates that at least 731,000 first-ever and recurrent strokes occur each year in the US, which is 40% higher than previously stated figures. The study's findings suggest that stroke affects a more diverse population than previously thought.
According to CDC estimates, millions of US-born girls and women may be at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM/FC) due to their immigrant heritage. The practice is concentrated in certain states and metropolitan areas with large populations of immigrants from FGM/FC-practicing countries.
A new study analyzes US hurricane damage data, normalizing for inflation, coastal population increase, and wealth. It finds that landfalling hurricanes in the 1940s-1960s would have produced over $10 billion in damages if they struck today, contradicting claims of climate change causing recent damage increases.
The study found a significant decline in chronic disability rates for people 65 and older, with the largest rate of decline occurring from 1989 to 1994. The researchers attribute this trend to medical advances and technological improvements.
Experts Allyson Pollock and Dorothy Rice argue that surveys are a poor tool for evaluating the impact of healthcare spending on population health. They propose adopting national health data standards to track individuals over time and improve healthcare effectiveness.
Increasing retirement age to 70 could save $50-60 billion per year on Social Security costs, while also reducing payouts. The move would also encourage older workers to stay in the workforce longer, contributing to revenues.