Rise in Poisoning, Firearm, and Injury Deaths Identified From 1999 to 2020
From 1999 to 2020, death rates due to poisonings, firearms, and all other injuries increased substantially in the United States.
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From 1999 to 2020, death rates due to poisonings, firearms, and all other injuries increased substantially in the United States.
Deaths due to gun violence and drug overdoses have substantially increased over the past two decades, an analysis of national data found.
Inequities built into our healthcare system translate into poorer survival rates for Black Americans who are hit by some of the most common cancers.
People who experienced lifetime and everyday discrimination had elevated risk for cardiovascular and all-cause mortality compared with those who did not, according to data published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. “These study findings contribute to the literature on discrimination and physical health by providing greater understanding of the harmful effects of
The rate of cancer death has decreased over time for Black patients, but they still have a higher risk of death than patients in other racial/ethnic groups.