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115-Year-Old British Woman is World's Oldest Person
Ethel Carterham, a British woman born in August 1909, became the world's oldest person at 115 years and 252 days, surpassing the previous record holder and recovering from COVID-19 at age 110.
115-Year-Old British Woman is World's Oldest Person
Ethel Carterham, a British woman born in August 1909, became the world's oldest person at 115 years and 252 days, surpassing the previous record holder and recovering from COVID-19 at age 110.
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Poorer Europeans Outlive Wealthier Americans, Study Shows
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that poorer Europeans live longer than wealthier Americans, highlighting the impact of systemic factors like wealth inequality and healthcare access on life expectancy, with death rates in the US significantly higher than in various European reg...
Poorer Europeans Outlive Wealthier Americans, Study Shows
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that poorer Europeans live longer than wealthier Americans, highlighting the impact of systemic factors like wealth inequality and healthcare access on life expectancy, with death rates in the US significantly higher than in various European reg...
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COVID-19 Pandemic Cost 18 European Countries 16.8 Million Life-Years
A study published in Plos Medicine reveals that 16.8 million life-years were lost in 18 European countries between 2020 and 2022 due to COVID-19 and its consequences, with Germany and the UK each losing around 2.3 million life-years, highlighting the pandemic's far-reaching impact beyond direct deat...
COVID-19 Pandemic Cost 18 European Countries 16.8 Million Life-Years
A study published in Plos Medicine reveals that 16.8 million life-years were lost in 18 European countries between 2020 and 2022 due to COVID-19 and its consequences, with Germany and the UK each losing around 2.3 million life-years, highlighting the pandemic's far-reaching impact beyond direct deat...
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Higher Sperm Motility Linked to Longer Lifespan in Danish Men
A Danish study of 78,284 men linked higher sperm motility to a 2-3 year longer lifespan, suggesting semen analysis could predict future health problems; 8,600 men died during the study period.
Higher Sperm Motility Linked to Longer Lifespan in Danish Men
A Danish study of 78,284 men linked higher sperm motility to a 2-3 year longer lifespan, suggesting semen analysis could predict future health problems; 8,600 men died during the study period.
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US Men's Shorter Lifespans: A Societal Health Crisis
American men's life expectancy is significantly lower than women's (76 vs 81), a gap exacerbated by socioeconomic factors and societal pressures influencing health behaviors and access to care, impacting mortality rates across various age groups and leading causes of death.
US Men's Shorter Lifespans: A Societal Health Crisis
American men's life expectancy is significantly lower than women's (76 vs 81), a gap exacerbated by socioeconomic factors and societal pressures influencing health behaviors and access to care, impacting mortality rates across various age groups and leading causes of death.
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European Life Expectancy Slowdown Linked to Lifestyle Factors
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals a slowdown in Europe's life expectancy increase since 2011, attributed to rising obesity, inactivity, and poor diet, with the COVID-19 pandemic worsening the situation; this deceleration varies across countries, with the UK experiencing significant cha...
European Life Expectancy Slowdown Linked to Lifestyle Factors
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals a slowdown in Europe's life expectancy increase since 2011, attributed to rising obesity, inactivity, and poor diet, with the COVID-19 pandemic worsening the situation; this deceleration varies across countries, with the UK experiencing significant cha...
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Avoidable Deaths Rise in U.S., Widening Life Expectancy Gap
A new study reveals that avoidable deaths in the U.S. increased from 20 to 44 per 100,000 between 2009 and 2021, while decreasing in other high-income countries, due to factors like rising traffic fatalities, gun deaths, drug overdoses, and higher rates of suicide, maternal, and infant mortality.
Avoidable Deaths Rise in U.S., Widening Life Expectancy Gap
A new study reveals that avoidable deaths in the U.S. increased from 20 to 44 per 100,000 between 2009 and 2021, while decreasing in other high-income countries, due to factors like rising traffic fatalities, gun deaths, drug overdoses, and higher rates of suicide, maternal, and infant mortality.
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US Mortality Rates Exceed European Rates Across All Wealth Levels
A study of 73,000 Americans and Europeans aged 50-85 revealed that US mortality rates exceed those in Europe across all wealth levels, even among the wealthiest, highlighting systemic factors influencing health outcomes.
US Mortality Rates Exceed European Rates Across All Wealth Levels
A study of 73,000 Americans and Europeans aged 50-85 revealed that US mortality rates exceed those in Europe across all wealth levels, even among the wealthiest, highlighting systemic factors influencing health outcomes.
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UK's COVID-19 Response: Worse Outcomes Despite Higher Spending
Five years after the first COVID-19 lockdown, the UK's response is deemed worse than most developed nations; despite higher spending on economic aid, life expectancy fell, economic inactivity rose, homelessness doubled, and youth mental health worsened, disproportionately impacting the poor.
UK's COVID-19 Response: Worse Outcomes Despite Higher Spending
Five years after the first COVID-19 lockdown, the UK's response is deemed worse than most developed nations; despite higher spending on economic aid, life expectancy fell, economic inactivity rose, homelessness doubled, and youth mental health worsened, disproportionately impacting the poor.
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Slowdown in European Life Expectancy Linked to Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals that while life expectancy in Europe has increased, the rate of increase slowed in the 2010s, further impacted by COVID-19, with the UK and Germany among hardest hit, while Nordic countries fared better; the study suggests that government policies can ...
Slowdown in European Life Expectancy Linked to Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals that while life expectancy in Europe has increased, the rate of increase slowed in the 2010s, further impacted by COVID-19, with the UK and Germany among hardest hit, while Nordic countries fared better; the study suggests that government policies can ...
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European Life Expectancy Stagnation and COVID-19 Impact
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals that while life expectancy in 20 European countries increased steadily until 2011, it slowed considerably by 2019, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has since rebounded somewhat, highlighting the impact of lifestyle and government policies.
European Life Expectancy Stagnation and COVID-19 Impact
A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals that while life expectancy in 20 European countries increased steadily until 2011, it slowed considerably by 2019, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has since rebounded somewhat, highlighting the impact of lifestyle and government policies.
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Europe's Stagnating Life Expectancy: Lifestyle Factors and Pandemic Impact
A new study reveals that life expectancy gains in Europe have slowed significantly since 2011, primarily due to increased deaths from heart disease linked to poor lifestyle choices, with the COVID-19 pandemic further impacting longevity; this trend varied across countries.
Europe's Stagnating Life Expectancy: Lifestyle Factors and Pandemic Impact
A new study reveals that life expectancy gains in Europe have slowed significantly since 2011, primarily due to increased deaths from heart disease linked to poor lifestyle choices, with the COVID-19 pandemic further impacting longevity; this trend varied across countries.
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