Tag: Mortality rate
Long-lived C. elegans show expanded decrepitude, not slower ageing
Study reinterprets Gompertz mortality parameters, showing lifespan extensions reflect expanded decrepitude rather than slowed biological ageing in C. elegans.
Study estimates mortality in ICE detention from 2004 to 2026
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in DemographyEstimates annual mortality rates and cause-of-death patterns among individuals detained in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities from 2004 through January 2026.
COVID-19 reversed South Africa’s maternal mortality gains
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in MedicineSouth Africa’s pandemic-era maternal mortality surged 42%, reversing prior gains and threatening SDG 3.1 targets. Provincial disparities remain severe.
Ambient air pollution is linked to higher cardiovascular risk in LICs and LMICs
Systematic review and meta-analysis of ambient air pollution’s association with cardiovascular disease in low- and lower-middle-income countries, identifying positive associations with PM and NO2.
U.S. cancer mortality declines varied by county income and location
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in MedicineCounty-level analysis reveals disparities in cancer mortality decline across geography, income, and urbanization in the United States.
Spatial modification improved mortality-rate model fit
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in DemographySpatial modification of the Lee-Carter mortality model using cluster detection methods improves forecasting accuracy by capturing age-time patterns that conventional approaches miss.
Grouping similar age subgroups improved mortality forecasts
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in DemographyFramework that borrows mortality patterns across similar population subgroups to improve accuracy of long-term mortality rate forecasts using hierarchical clustering methods.
Air pollution in Israel linked to thousands of premature deaths annually
Analysis of premature mortality and years of life lost from PM2.5, NO2, and ozone exposure in Israel from 2015-2023, compared to 41 European countries using updated WHO guidelines.
Regional ageing disparities in Nepal differ by province and gender
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in DemographyAnalysis of Nepal census data reveals accelerated population aging from 5.0% to 10.2% older adults, with marked provincial and gender disparities requiring differentiated policy approaches.
Maternal ischemic stroke linked to higher long-term morbidity and mortality
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in MedicineLong-term study reveals favorable functional recovery in women after maternal ischemic stroke, but persistent cardiovascular burden and occupational impact remain significant clinical concerns.
