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U.S. life expectancy fell 7 months last year
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), life expectancy in the United States will drop seven months in 2021. This is largely due to his drug overdose due to COVID-19 and synthetic opioids.
- According to two CDC reports, life expectancy has declined for the second year in a row, from 77 to 76.4 years. This follows her significant drop of 1.8 years in 2020, putting postnatal life expectancy at about the same level as his 1996.
- Nine of the 10 leading causes of death in 2020 will remain the same in 2021. Heart disease is the leading cause of death, followed by cancer and his COVID-19, which claimed nearly 417,000 lives last year. Release of new vaccines.
Overall: Life expectancy declined across all age groups in the country, from those aged 1 to those over 85. The woman’s life expectancy was 79.9 years for her, about six years longer than the man’s, but both declined by the same amount.
Nearly all racial groups also had increased mortality, with the exception of non-Hispanic Asian men and non-Hispanic black men, which decreased slightly.
About 3.46 million people died in the United States last year, 80,502 more than in 2020, according to the CDC. Deaths from suicide and from alcohol-induced liver disease are also on the rise, contributing to shorter life spans for Americans. Flu and pneumonia rates have fallen as a portion of the US population took precautions against coronavirus and wore masks.
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Pediatric drug makers rush to meet demand
The pediatric drug maker told the White House this week that as parents across the United States continue to grapple with drug shortages brought on by the spread of COVID-19, influenza and RSV, they are opening facilities to meet demand. He said it works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Secretary Robert Calif met with senior executives from major pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, according to a document released Thursday. rice field.
- Pharmaceutical companies Perrigo and Johnson & Johnson were among those who spoke with Becerra and Califf.
“All companies are operating manufacturing facilities 24/7 to meet demand, supplies of these products are being replenished as quickly as possible, and there are no widespread shortages of pediatric medicines. We share that,” HHS said in a statement.
The recent increase in severity of the respiratory virus outbreak in the United States has spawned major pharmacy chains such as Walgreens and CVS. limit the amount of painkillers in children Customers can buy at once.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surged in the past few weeks. Meanwhile, cases of common viruses such as respiratory syncytial virus and influenza increased faster this year than in previous years, hitting hospitals hard and leaving many at capacity.
According to the latest influenza report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza activity remains high but appears to be declining in some parts of the country.
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Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Preeclampsia: Study
published research The JAMA Network Open on Thursday claims that women conceived following a Mediterranean diet have a “significantly” lower risk of developing pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.
According to the study, researchers at the Smidt Heart Institute in Cedars-Sinai monitored approximately 7,800 pregnant mothers between 2010 and 2013 for the study, and between June 2021 and April 2022. We analyzed the results during
- Researchers collected data on maternal eating habits for three months before and after conception to assess maternal adherence to a Mediterranean diet that emphasizes plant-based foods, whole grains and healthy fats.
- Mothers were each given a score from 0 to 9 based on their diet. Researchers found that a mother with a “high Mediterranean diet score,” or scores between her 6 and 9, was associated with her 21% lower risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as pre-eclampsia. Did.
- These same mothers had a 28% lower risk of developing pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.
Pre-eclampsia is a potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication that can cause high blood pressure and stress on the mother’s heart. If left untreated, it can weaken the blood supply to the developing fetus and weaken the mother’s kidney and liver function.
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Why You Should Care About That Eggnog
Eggnog is a staple holiday drink in many American homes, but drinking this sweet, sometimes alcoholic, dairy-based drink comes with some risks.
- This drink is made by mixing milk, sugar, cream, nutmeg and raw eggs.
- Raw or undercooked eggs can contain a nasty bacterium called salmonella, which can cause life-threatening infections that first appear as diarrhea, vomiting, cramps and fever. .
Vanessa Coffman, director of the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, said salmonella infections can be particularly harmful to children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with autoimmune diseases.
Senate Vote to Protect Pregnant, Breastfeeding Workers
Senators on Thursday added a list of amendments to the comprehensive 4,155-page government funding bill currently facing the House of Representatives.
In the hours-long voting session, senators voted for a series of 15 amendments, ranging from measures aimed at expanding Trump-era immigration policies to legislation aimed at expanding protections for breastfeeding workers. voted for
Pump method: In a 92-to-5 vote, the Senate approved the addition of the Provision of Emergency Maternal Protection for Lactating Mothers (PUMP) Act, which is intended to increase breastfeeding protection for workers.
- Senator Jeff Markley (D-Ore.), a co-founder of the bill, called its passage “a victory that took years to come,” and tweeted shortly afterwards.
- “Everyone should have space and privacy to express at work and no one should be forced by their employer to stop breastfeeding,” he said.
Pregnant Fair Workers Act: The Senate voted 73-24 to adopt an amendment introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) to attach the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to the omnibus.
A release from the office of Senator Pattie Murray (D-Washington), who is also pushing the bill, said the bill follows a model similar to the Americans with Disabilities Act, stating that “employers may additional restroom breaks, light duty shifts, or stools to sit on if workers are standing all day, to ensure workers can continue to work safely.”
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (DN.Y.) praised the vote in a statement, calling it “one of the most significant workplace protection improvements in years.”
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what we are reading
- Pandemic response gets permanent new home at White House (statistics)
- ER doctor calls private equity staffing illegal and wants to ban (Kaiser Health News)
- covid (Washington Post)
by state
- ‘Main Trustees, Prioritize’: How NYU’s ER Supports the Rich (new york times)
- The Arizona Poison and Drug Information System warns of increased danger of illegal drugs from xylazine contamination (KVOA)
- NC’s oldest COVID hospitalization levels exceed pre-vaccination period (North Carolina Health News)
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