article thumbnail

Alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. more than double from 1999 to 2020

Science Daily - Public Health

nearly doubled from 1999 to 2020. The sharpest spike occurred among 25- to 34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55 to 64 had the highest rates. Asian and Pacific Islander communities experienced the steepest ethnic increase, while the Midwest saw the greatest regional rise (2.5

104
104
article thumbnail

Medicare Advantage Poses Challenges to Health Care Cost-Effectiveness and Equity

The Health Care Blog

Medicare Advantage (Advantage), originally conceived in 1997 during the Clinton Administration as ‘Medicare + Choice’, has progressively grown and become an established health insurance option for those 65 and older. of the Advantage market overall in 2020. of the Advantage market overall in 2020. Introduction.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Panelists outline the importance of covering alcohol like other drugs

Association of Health Care Journalists

Reporting on alcohol use and alcohol use disorder: Data, disparities, and responsible journalism Moderator: Naseem Miller , senior health editor, The Journalist’s Resource Jordan Gass-Pooré , podcast producer and investigative journalist Nasim Maleki, Ph.D. Maleki also noted the racial, ethnic and regional disparities of the harms of alcohol.

article thumbnail

Discussing the future of aging research with Specialty Chief Editors, Drs. Morten Scheibye-Knudsen and Richard Siow

Frontiers

In honor of the international day of Older Persons (October 1st) we spoke to the first onboarded Specialty Chief Editor of Frontiers in Aging , Dr. Morten Scheibye-Knudsen, and the most recently joining Specialty Chief Editor Dr. Richard Siow.

article thumbnail

High Blood Pressure Is a Growing Problem Among Children and Teens

Mercola

High blood pressure is a health concern that middle-aged adults and the elderly usually contend with, however, new research suggests that this silent killer is now affecting the lives of American children at an alarming rate. These include "low education, low income, no health insurance, food insecurity and no or limited employment."

article thumbnail

Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems.

article thumbnail

HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

Years NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled “ HealthyNYC , ” an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. Read “ Using Law to Advance Population Health Planning ” in Health Affairs.