In many low- and middle-income countries, babies in rural areas face a higher risk of dying before they reach their fifth birthday. This is a big problem that needs more attention. Many studies have looked at why this happens, but not enough focus has been on the specific challenges in low- and middle-income countries. The factors behind this issue are complex. They...
The Hajj is a significant event for Muslims worldwide. It is a pilgrimage to Mecca that takes place annually. For Iranian pilgrims, the journey has its own set of health challenges. Let's dive into the health patterns of Iranian Hajj pilgrims from 2013 to 2022. The Hajj is a massive undertaking. It involves traveling to Saudi Arabia. It also involves staying in crow...
Peru has been grappling with a significant health issue: liver cancer. This type of cancer is a major cause of death in the country. Some reports have hinted at a rise in mortality rates, especially in big cities. However, there hasn't been a comprehensive study covering the entire nation or specific regions in recent years. This gap in knowledge is what led to a rec...
Metabolic syndrome is a serious condition that affects many people. It is a group of conditions that together increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Recent studies have shown that maintaining a h...
When we talk about how death rates differ between groups, we often look at simple numbers like life expectancy or death rates. But these numbers don't tell the whole story. They miss out on important details about how death rates are spread out among different ages. A new approach uses a measure called the non-overlap index to look at these details. This index helps ...
Women have been in the dark when it comes to rAAA repair outcomes. Until now, we had a fuzzy picture of how women fare compared to men. The studies are there, but they’ve not been given the spotlight. So, let’s dive in and see what the experts have to say. It all starts with a rupture in the aorta, a major blood vessel carrying blood from the heart to the body. This...
For a long time, we've known that people with severe mental health issues don't live as long as the rest of us. But what about those living in a huge, diverse city like New York City? That's a different story. Let's dive into the numbers. Adults 18 and up with serious mental illness (SMI) in NYC had a harsh reality. They died younger and lost more years of potentia...
In the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, a significant number of women of childbearing age are well-versed in maternal healthcare services. A recent survey conducted between July 2022 and March 2023 brought to light some eye-opening insights. This survey of 453 women revealed that 99% of women were familiar with antenatal care (ANC). However, the journey to better ma...
Eating disorders are a lot deadlier than you might think. In fact, people who suffer from these disorders are at a much higher risk of dying early. This is especially true for those with anorexia nervosa. But why is this happening and what can be done to fix it? Let's talk about the numbers. Between 2010 and October 2024, a lot of studies were done and the results a...
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a big deal in Europe. It causes about 30% of all sickness and death in the European Union. But how bad is it in each country? That's what researchers wanted to find out in Spain. They looked at data from hospitals over five seasons, from 2015 to 2020. What did they discover? Flu hits Spain hard. Every season, around 29, 000 peopl...