Avoidable deaths are on the rise in the United States, yet falling in many peer nations
When a person dies, clinicians often look at the cause of death to determine whether it could have been avoided, either by ...
The leading cause of death among American youth has surged 50% since 2019
Guns were the leading cause of death among American youth for the third year in a row in 2023, outpacing car accidents.
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Louisiana is in top five states with highest cancer rates: Only 3 parishes under U.S. average
Out of 64 Louisiana parishes, only Orleans, Concordia and Lincoln parishes had less than the national average cancer ...
America's Silent Epidemic Worsens: Adverse Drug Events Now the Third Leading Cause of Death
In 2021, the American Society of Pharmacovigilance (ASP) launched the Fourth Cause Campaign to raise awareness that adverse drug events (ADEs) were the fourth leading cause of death in the United ...
Mourning Statistics: the consequences of Trump's policies on global health
Explore the profound implications of mourning in society, as Dr Pali Lehohla reflects on the intersection of personal loss ...
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Fatty liver linked to increased risk of death from several diseases
A comprehensive study shows that people with fatty liver disease have almost twice the mortality rate of the general population. They have an increased risk of dying from both liver diseases and ...
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Heart Disease Remains Leading Cause of Death as Key Health Risk Factors Continue to Rise
According to the Association’s 2025 Statistics Update: ...