Health & Mortality Statistics provides data-driven insights into life expectancy, leading causes of death, and health trends across North America. This category covers mortality rates, public health challenges, and statistical analysis of factors affecting population health.
An entire generation of teenagers has grown up scrolling through screens before sleep, counting likes instead of counting stars. Across the United States and Europe, doctors, researchers, and parents are asking the same question: has social media made adolescence emotionally harder? Recent data from the World Health Organization, Pew Research Center, and leading medical institutions, … Read more
When people hear the words accident and incident, they often assume they mean the same thing. In casual conversation, you might hear someone say, “There was an incident on the highway,” when they mean a car crash, or “The factory had an accident,” when they mean a small fire or even just a safety violation. … Read more
Air travel is the backbone of global connectivity, carrying more than 4.5 billion passengers annually. It is also statistically the safest mode of long-distance transportation. Still, every crash makes international headlines, and certain airlines have historically recorded more incidents than others. The concrete answer: Based on documented crash data up to September 2023, American Airlines … Read more
If you are buying health insurance in 2025, where you live matters just as much as what plan you choose. According to resources, the most affordable state for a Silver benchmark plan is New Hampshire, with average monthly premiums around $325, while the most expensive is Vermont, where the same plan averages $1,277. That is … Read more
By 2025, 1 in 5 adults worldwide is projected to have obesity, yet no country is on track to meet the 2025 targets. Low- and middle-income countries are seeing the fastest increases, the highest obesity rates, and the lowest chances of meeting WHO targets. A high BMI costs global healthcare systems $990 billion each year, … Read more
In 2024, the United States witnessed a significant rise in suicide rates, reaching levels not seen since 1941, according to the USN. The age-adjusted suicide rate rose to 14.7 deaths per 100,000 individuals, surpassing the 2022 rate of 14.2. This marks a concerning 30% increase over the past two decades. Notably, the number of suicide … Read more
Cardioversion, a life-saving jolt to reset erratic heartbeats, isn’t without its edge. About 1 in 1,000 patients face fatal risks in 2025, spotlighting the stakes of this critical procedure. For the 3.5 million Americans battling atrial fibrillation, it’s a gamble that often pays off, restoring normal rhythm with a success rate topping 90% when done … Read more
Did you know that in the first half of 2025, more than 17,000 people were killed in car accidents across the United States? That number is slightly lower than the same stretch of 2024, but it still means hundreds of families lose someone every week because of a crash. The national fatality rate has dropped … Read more
Every day, around 8,460 people die in the U.S., a number that speaks volumes about public health, societal shifts, and medical progress, as reported by the World Population Review. With roughly 346 million residents, the country faces ongoing challenges and trends in mortality. Let’s break down the key factors shaping these numbers. Most of the … Read more