London, England – A recent study has uncovered alarming statistics regarding the mortality rates associated with hip fractures in older individuals. The research revealed that individuals over the age of 65 who experience a hip fracture are more likely to succumb to the injury within five years compared to those diagnosed with breast cancer. This … Read more
Boston, Massachusetts – A groundbreaking study led by Boston University School of Public Health and the University of Pennsylvania has shed light on the significant undercounting of COVID-19-related deaths in the United States. The study, published in the journal PNAS, provides compelling evidence that many excess mortality rates previously attributed to natural causes were, in … Read more
Boston, MA – Controversy surrounds the recent discussions on rising maternal mortality rates in the United States. Some experts argue that these numbers are inflated, raising questions about the accuracy of current data. While maternal mortality rates have traditionally been a concern in the US, the debates surrounding their reliability have gained traction over the … Read more
In Washington, D.C., the United States has seen a significant increase in maternal mortality rates, causing widespread concern. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a 40% spike in maternal mortality rates in 2021 compared to the previous year. This surge resulted in 32.9 deaths per 100,000 births, up from … Read more
Vancouver, Canada – Maternal mortality rates have shown a decrease and stability through the identification of maternal deaths by requiring the mention of pregnancy among multiple causes of death, highlights a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. K.S. Joseph and colleagues from the University of British Columbia conducted a … Read more
New Delhi, India — A recent UNICEF report reveals significant progress in reducing the mortality rate for children under the age of 5 in Southern Asia by 72% over the past thirty years. While this decline is a commendable achievement, millions of children in the region continue to lose their lives to preventable causes. According … Read more
In Atlanta, Georgia, a recent study has shown that despite a decrease in overall cancer-related deaths in the United States, the rates of specific types of cancers are on the rise. This concerning trend suggests a need for increased awareness, prevention, and treatment strategies to address the changing landscape of cancer diagnoses. According to the … Read more
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A new study led by researchers at the School of Public Health and the University of Pennsylvania reveals groundbreaking findings about the true impact of COVID-19 on excess mortality rates in the United States. The study, published in the journal PNAS, provides concrete data showing that many uncounted excess deaths were actually … Read more
OSIJEK, CROATIA – Scientists are currently investigating the reason behind the high number of heat-related deaths in Osijek, a small city in Croatia. According to a study published in the Lancet Planetary Health journal, Osijek has reported more deaths per 100,000 person-years than any other place in Europe. This has led to the city being … Read more
VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe – In late August 2020, wildlife veterinarian Chris Foggin was in the midst of investigating the death of an elephant suspected to have died from anthrax when he received a call about more fatalities. The next day, another five dead elephants were found in north-west Zimbabwe. Concerns escalated as poaching, starvation, and … Read more