(HealthDay)—The rate of work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) claims from overexertion among construction workers is highest for those aged 35 to
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Firearms laws curb rates of gun violence across United States
States with stricter firearms laws reported lower suicide and homicide rates, according to a Rutgers study. The study, conducted by
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Child vaccination rates declined during COVID-19 pandemic
The numbers of recommended vaccine doses, including measles vaccine, administered to children decreased dramatically after the declaration of a national
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Cervical cancer screening rates dropped during stay-at-home order
There was a considerable decrease in the cervical cancer screening rate during the stay-at-home order issued by the governor of
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Rates of suicide, suicide attempts up for individuals with autism
The rates of suicide attempts and suicide are increased among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study
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Glucosamine may reduce overall death rates as effectively as regular exercise: study
Glucosamine supplements may reduce overall mortality about as well as regular exercise does, according to a new epidemiological study from
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Machine learning helps predict survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Using neighborhood and local data in combination with existing information sources creates a more accurate prediction on a patient’s recovery
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ADHD rates up in veterans
(HealthDay)—The number of veterans being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasing, according to a study published in the March
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Blood pressure awareness and control rates in Canadians are slipping alarmingly, particularly among women
In a new study that draws attention to a growing cardiovascular health concern, investigators report that an increasing number of
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Discriminatory redlining practices in the 1930s associated with present-day rates of ED visits due to asthma
Current rates of emergency department visits due to asthma are around 2.4 times higher in areas that were redlined—deprioritised for
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