Morality Rates of Pregnancy and Postpartum Drug Increases During COVID-19 Pandemic
From 2018 to 2021, the deaths among U.S. pregnant and postpartum women aged 35 – 44 years old more than tripled, a new study found.
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From 2018 to 2021, the deaths among U.S. pregnant and postpartum women aged 35 – 44 years old more than tripled, a new study found.
Adjusted prevalence of nicotine dependence was lower for those aged 18 to 25, 26 to 34, 35 to 49 vs those aged 50 and older.
Future research could explore the factors contributing to this disparity and identify effective interventions to reduce tobacco use in this population.
New data underscore the urgent need to expand prevention, treatment, and harm reduction efforts tailored to American Indian or Alaska Native and Black populations.
There were significant reductions in self-reported cigarette smoking among US adults with major depressive episode, substance use disorder, or both between 2006 and 2019.