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Every State Has Its Own Mortality Fingerprint. We Mapped America’s Most Unusual Places to Die.

What if your state doesn’t die like the rest of America? Most of us assume we know the nation’s leading causes of death. Heart disease tops the list. Cancer follows close behind. Stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and unintentional injuries round out the familiar rankings. But those national statistics hide a remarkable truth. The way people […]

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Why Maternal Death Rates Are Increasing in Conflict Zones

The ongoing struggles in public health extend well beyond traditional challenges, into areas deeply intertwined with geopolitical complexities. Recent reports highlight escalating trends in maternal mortality in regions marked by conflict, underscoring an urgent public health crisis. This blog explores why maternal deaths are alarmingly on the rise in conflict zones, their broader implications, and […]

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What a 20-Year Study Reveals About Military Mortality

What happens when those who serve their country return home? While much attention focuses on the visible scars of war—physical injuries, PTSD, and suicide—less is known about the broader risks to long-term health and mortality among veterans. A recent study sheds light on the factors that influence mortality in U.S. service members and veterans, offering […]

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The Changing Link Between Income Inequality and Mortality

For decades, the relationship between income inequality and mortality shaped conversations about public health. Early studies in the 1980s and 1990s found a strong connection: as income inequality rose, mortality rates climbed. But new research spanning 30 years—from 1989 to 2019—flips this script, challenging long-held beliefs and offering fresh insights for public health practitioners. Let’s […]

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Tag: mortality

Every State Has Its Own Mortality Fingerprint. We Mapped America’s Most Unusual Places to Die.

Why Maternal Death Rates Are Increasing in Conflict Zones

What a 20-Year Study Reveals About Military Mortality

The Changing Link Between Income Inequality and Mortality

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