Decrease in life expectancy varied from 0.2 years for Hawaii to 3.0 years for New York, and was mostly due to COVID-19, overdoses
Pandemic Tied to Worse Pregnancy-Related Complications, Maternal Death
However, no worsening observed in preexisting racial and ethnic disparities
Smoking Tied to Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19
Higher risks for death, mechanical ventilation, and major cardiovascular event all independent of sociodemographic factors and medical history
Periodic Fasting Tied to Less Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
However, no association seen between periodic fasting and COVID-19 diagnosis
COVID-19 Among Top 5 Causes of Death in the U.S.
As pandemic wears on, ranking of COVID-19 as a leading cause of death has increased among younger age groups
Maternal Mortality Up by One-Third During the Pandemic
Increases were highest for Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black women
Vaccines Estimated to Have Prevented 19.8 Million COVID-19 Deaths
More deaths would have been averted had vaccine coverage targets from COVAX and WHO been met
COVID-19 Vaccines Cut Mortality With Heart Failure
Those who are partially vaccinated and unvaccinated face same increased risk, while boosted and fully vaccinated adults fare best
ASCO: Increase in Cancer-Related Death Seen During Pandemic
Cancer-related monthly mortality rate higher in April 2020 when health care capacity was most challenged
Odds of COVID-19 Mortality Lower for Women Receiving HRT
Receiving hormone replacement therapy within six months of recorded COVID-19 diagnosis linked to reduction in mortality