The increases were particularly stark among babies born to Native American, Alaska Native and white mothers in 2022. Rates among Black infants remained highest of all.
Tag: National Center for Health Statistics
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Covid Remained a Leading Cause of Death Among Americans in 2022
Most of the deaths occurred during the early months of the year and mostly among older adults, according to new federal data.
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Covid Worsened a Health Crisis Among Pregnant Women
In 2021, deaths of pregnant women soared by 40 percent in the United States, according to new government figures. Here’s how one family coped after the virus threatened a pregnant mother.
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Long Covid Has Played Role in More Than 3,500 Deaths in US, CDC Says
The tally is less than 1 percent of all deaths linked to the coronavirus, but it shows that it is possible to die from lingering symptoms after infection.
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Deaths From Substance Abuse Rose Sharply Among Older Americans in 2020
In the pandemic’s first year, death rates linked to alcohol and drugs climbed among seniors as lockdowns and isolation spread.