Tag: MORT
Global COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 3 Million
Actual number believed to be much higher because some governments may be concealing numbers
Hemorrhagic Stroke + COVID-19 Doubles Risk for In-Hospital Mortality
In addition to increased risk for death, hospital and ICU lengths of stay are longer
Severe Mental Illness Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack Death
Those with severe mental illness also less likely to receive revascularization
Europe Surpasses 1 Million COVID-19 Deaths
WHO wants to emphasize the need for Europe to maintain social distancing and speed up vaccinations
U.S. Overdose Deaths Have Soared During COVID-19 Pandemic
Increase largely driven by illicitly manufactured fentanyl and other synthetic opioids
Drug Overdose Deaths Generally Higher in Urban Counties
Increases seen in urban and rural counties from 1999 to 2019; rates higher in rural versus urban counties for five states in 2019
Life Expectancy Down for Those Without a College Degree
However, racial differences in life expectancy are narrowing
Mortality Higher for Diabetic Ketoacidosis With COVID-19
Obesity, higher insulin requirements may be associated with higher mortality
March to November 2020 Saw Drop in COVID-19 Mortality at Nursing Homes
Adjusted mortality rates significantly declined from high of 20.9 percent in early April to 11.2 percent in early November
Pooled Analysis Shows Men Have Higher Mortality Than Women
Effect size varies across countries; smoking and cardiovascular disease substantially attenuate effect size
