Firearm Deaths Grow, Disparities Widen
Firearms were involved in 79% of all homicides and 53% of all suicides in 2020.
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CDC Launches New Education Campaigns Aimed at Preventing Drug Overdose Deaths
To save more lives from drug overdose, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently launched four complementary education campaigns intended to reach young adults ages 18-34 years.
FDA Launches Criminal Probe Into Vaping Illnesses, Deaths
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 530 people have now suffered some vaping-related illness and seven have died. As those numbers are climbing, the Food and Drug Administration has opened a criminal investigation into the surge in sicknesses. This announcement comes on the heels of the Trump administration’s efforts to clamp down on e-cigarettes … Continue reading FDA Launches Criminal Probe Into Vaping Illnesses, Deaths
FDA Launches Criminal Probe Into Vaping Illnesses, Deaths
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 530 people have now suffered some vaping-related illness and seven have died. As those numbers are climbing, the Food and Drug Administration has opened a criminal investigation into the surge in sicknesses. This announcement comes on the heels of the Trump administration’s efforts to clamp down on e-cigarettes … Continue reading FDA Launches Criminal Probe Into Vaping Illnesses, Deaths
New York and Michigan Are Still Stonewalling on Nursing Home Deaths
Agencies in both states continue to be parsimonious with official data on pandemic-related fatalities.
Annual Report to the Nation: Rapid Decrease in Lung Cancer and Melanoma Deaths Lead Overall Continued Decline in Cancer Death Rate
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Overdose Deaths Accelerating During COVID-19
Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020, the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period, according to recent provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CDC, States Update Number of Hospitalized EVALI Cases and EVALI Deaths
CDC today announced the updated number of hospitalized e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) cases* and EVALI deaths.
Hear Her: CDC Campaign Highlights Warning Signs of Pregnancy-Related Deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching Hear Her, a national campaign that brings attention to pregnancy-related deaths and provides education and encouragement to pregnant and postpartum women (within one year of delivery).
CDC, States Update Number of Hospitalized EVALI Cases and EVALI Deaths
CDC today announced the updated number of hospitalized e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) cases* and EVALI deaths.
