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sharingdash.medianewsgroup.com
1 week ago
Health

Many states are eager to extend Medicaid to people soon to be released from prison

The new policy allowing Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals before release aims to improve post-release healthcare access, reducing disparities and lowering mortality rates. [ more ]
Independent.ie
2 months ago
Health

Fall in death rate from worst diseases, but ageing population and lower birth rate to put strain on Ireland's health system

Infant deaths increased by 14.1% between 2019 and 2021.
Death rates from respiratory illnesses, circulatory system diseases, and cancer decreased significantly. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Health

Mortality surged for renters facing eviction during the Covid-19 pandemic, study finds

Risks of eviction on mortality rates during the pandemic
Highlighting the critical connection between housing and public health [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Health

Ebola vaccine halves the chance of dying from the disease, says new study

The development of an effective Ebola vaccine in 2015 has provided hope and protection to communities affected by outbreaks.
A study shows that the vaccine not only reduces the risk of infection but also halves the mortality rate among patients. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Health

Colorectal cancer 'hype' suggests rates rising in under 50s DW 01/31/2024

Deaths from colorectal cancer are decreasing due to a fall in smoking rates, better diagnosis, and treatment
6.2 million deaths from all cancers have been avoided in the EU since 1988 [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Health

Colorectal cancer: On the rise in young people DW 01/31/2024

Deaths from colorectal cancer are decreasing due to factors such as a fall in smoking rates, better diagnosis and treatment, and better screening methods.
6.2 million deaths from all cancers have been avoided in the EU since 1988 and 1.3 million deaths have been avoided in the UK. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Public health

The Hidden Health Costs of Climate Change

Climate change-related disasters have led to almost four million deaths since 2000 worldwide.
A recent study in the U.S. shows mortality rates up to 3.8 times higher in communities hit hard by climate-linked disasters. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Parenting

Opinion | We Americans Neglect Our Children

Children in America are mistreated in terms of healthcare, poverty, and mortality rates compared to other wealthy countries.
If the US had the same mortality rates for young people as other rich countries, at least 40,000 lives would be saved annually. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Health

Fungi kill nearly 4 million people annually, research suggests

The number of people dying from fungal infections has nearly doubled in the past decade.
There are 6.5 million invasive fungal infections and 3.8 million fungal-related deaths each year worldwide. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Health

Mapped: Areas of England with the highest risk of dying from cancer

Large regional variations in the risk of death from cancer in England have been revealed.
Cancer is now the leading cause of death in England, overtaking cardiovascular diseases. [ more ]
subscriber.politicopro.com
5 months ago
Science

Hottest Survivable Temperatures Are Lower Than Expected

Current methods for measuring deadly heat may underestimate mortality rates
Wet-bulb global temperature is inadequate in predicting heat survivability [ more ]
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