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This report describes the prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries aged ≥67 years.
What is already known about this topic? Injuries are a leading cause of death among U.S. adults aged ≥65 years; nonfatal injuries among this age group are more common and result in long-term health consequences, including brain injuries or the loss of independence. What is added by this report? In 2018, an estimated 2.4 million emergency department visits and >700,000 hospitalizations occurred among older adults as a result of injuries from falls, motor vehicle crashes, opioid overdoses, and self-harm. Unintentional falls accounted for >90% of these visits. What are the implications for pub...
What is already known about this topic? During March 29–April 25, 2020, U.S. emergency department (ED) visits declined by 42% after the declaration of a national emergency for COVID-19 on March 13, 2020. The number of ED visits increased by July 2020 but remain below prepandemic levels. What is added by this report? ED visits during December 2020–January 2021 were 25% lower than during the same months the year before. Higher proportions of ED patients are seeking care for mental and behavioral health–related concerns, especially pediatric patients. What are the implications for public h...
COVID-19 disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States. What is added by this report? Within each U.S. Census region, the proportion of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 was highest for Hispanic or Latino patients. Racial and ethnic disparities were largest during May–July 2020 and became less pronounced as the pandemic spread throughout the country; however, disparities remained in December 2020 in all regions. What are the implications for public health practice? Understanding the social determinants of health contributing to geographic and temporal d...
What is already known about this topic? Poisonous mushroom ingestions can result in serious illness and death. The national prevalence of health care use associated with accidental poisonous mushroom ingestion is unknown. What is added by this report? During 2016, an estimated 1,328 emergency department visits and 100 hospitalizations were associated with accidental poisonous mushroom ingestion. During 2016–2018, 8.6% (48 of 556) of patients who sought care for poisonous mushroom ingestions had a serious adverse outcome. Serious adverse outcomes were more common in Medicaid-insured patients...