U.S. Sees Historic High in Death by Own Action in 2022
CDC researchers report more than 49 000 deaths by own action in 2022 the highest tally on record. Rates rose notably among adults 35 and older while youth saw declines. Gender and race patterns show higher risk for elderly men and American Indian or Alaska Native individuals.
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United States
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
U.S
CDC
Sally C. Curtin
National Center For Health Statistics
U S life expectancy rises in 2022 but remains far from pre pandemic levels
The 2022 life expectancy estimate shows a gain of over a year driven by fewer COVID deaths, yet still sits at about 77 years six months, roughly two decades past its peak. Overdose deaths and health crises persist, with notable gaps versus France Italy Spain and Sweden.
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New York
U.S
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Elizabeth Arias
France
Italy
Spain
Sweden
Steven Woolf
Virginia Commonwealth University
Mayo marks 60th anniversary of first kidney transplant at Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester reflects on six decades since its first kidney transplant in 1963, as researchers push to expand access and improve outcomes. Benefits include robotics and double surgeries, plus stem cell work to reduce organ rejection and explore pig organs and 3D printed solutions.
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Rochester
Minn
Sheila Maines
Oklahoma
Mayo Clinic
Mayo
Maines
Gift of Life Transplant House
U.S
Julie Heimbach
Mayo’s
Heimbach
Timucin Taner
Boston
John F. Kennedy
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