The tobacco epidemic is still one of the world's deadliest threatsThe WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control has effectively reduced global tobacco use by one-third since its introduction 20 years ago.
Alcohol use killed 2.6 million people worldwide, says WHOAlcohol consumption led to 2.6 million deaths globally, significantly impacting young men aged 20-39, with Europe and Africa notable regions.Psychoactive drug use contributed to an additional 0.6 million deaths, totaling 4.7% of all global deaths.
Knowing your blood pressure could save your life | Ranjana SrivastavaHypertension is a leading risk factor for preventable deaths, often going unnoticed and untreated, posing a significant public health challenge.
Widening Racial Disparities Underlie Rise in Child Deaths in the U.S.Child death rates in the US are rising, with Black and Native American youths disproportionately affected by injuries like car accidents, homicides, and suicides.
An Open Letter to the New U.S. Congress and the New Administration: It's Time to Unite to Solve America's Roadway Crisis - Streetsblog USAThe U.S. faces a alarming roadway safety crisis, with nearly 41,000 traffic fatalities in 2023, especially affecting pedestrians and cyclists.
How bad is maternal mortality in the U.S.? A new study says it's been overestimatedThe U.S. maternal mortality rate is lower than previously reported at 10.4 deaths per 100,000 births, not 32.9 deaths per 100,000 births.Racial disparities persist in U.S. maternal mortality, with Black pregnant patients three times more likely to die than white patients.
The tobacco epidemic is still one of the world's deadliest threatsThe WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control has effectively reduced global tobacco use by one-third since its introduction 20 years ago.
Alcohol use killed 2.6 million people worldwide, says WHOAlcohol consumption led to 2.6 million deaths globally, significantly impacting young men aged 20-39, with Europe and Africa notable regions.Psychoactive drug use contributed to an additional 0.6 million deaths, totaling 4.7% of all global deaths.
Knowing your blood pressure could save your life | Ranjana SrivastavaHypertension is a leading risk factor for preventable deaths, often going unnoticed and untreated, posing a significant public health challenge.
Widening Racial Disparities Underlie Rise in Child Deaths in the U.S.Child death rates in the US are rising, with Black and Native American youths disproportionately affected by injuries like car accidents, homicides, and suicides.
An Open Letter to the New U.S. Congress and the New Administration: It's Time to Unite to Solve America's Roadway Crisis - Streetsblog USAThe U.S. faces a alarming roadway safety crisis, with nearly 41,000 traffic fatalities in 2023, especially affecting pedestrians and cyclists.
How bad is maternal mortality in the U.S.? A new study says it's been overestimatedThe U.S. maternal mortality rate is lower than previously reported at 10.4 deaths per 100,000 births, not 32.9 deaths per 100,000 births.Racial disparities persist in U.S. maternal mortality, with Black pregnant patients three times more likely to die than white patients.
London student with epilepsy died after spending days desperately tying to get medicationA coroner urges NHS England to improve protocols for patients with epilepsy and similar conditions to prevent fatal medication shortages.
The GOP Push to Deregulate Childcare, One State at a TimeChildcare fatality cases in Kansas highlight significant lapses in supervision and safety standards, prompting legislative and regulatory change.
Warning that UK is walking into an accident crisis' as deaths hit record highAccidental deaths in the UK have risen significantly, leading to a reported crisis and substantial economic impact.
This simple fix could make streets so much saferInstalling bike lanes, particularly those with physical barriers, effectively reduces vehicle speeds and increases cyclist safety at intersections.
NHS patients dying because of problems sharing medical records, coroners warnInadequate sharing of NHS patient information has led to preventable deaths, emphasizing the urgent need for improved systems and communication among healthcare providers.
NHS in summer crisis of emergency care waits, doctors sayThe NHS faces a summer crisis with severe ambulance delays, crowded A&E units, and preventable deaths due to long waits for emergency care.