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Public Wastewater Systems
Regional Statistics
Matthew Gray

83% of US Households Are Connected to Public Wastewater Systems

Public Wastewater infrastructure plays a central role in sanitation, public health protection, and environmental management in the United States. National data show that most households connect to public systems, yet millions remain outside modern networks due to geography, governance, and cost. Those gaps shape health risks, environmental exposure, and access to tools such as wastewater-based

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December 13, 2025 No Comments
Cardioversion Death Rate
Health Statistics
Matthew Gray

Cardioversion Death Rate in 2025 – 15 Key Statistics You Need to Know

Cardioversion uses a controlled electric shock to reset an irregular heartbeat. The procedure carries a small but serious risk: about 1 in 1,000 patients die, based on 2025 estimates. For the 3.5 million Americans battling atrial fibrillation, cardioversion often works well, with success rates above 90 percent in planned hospital procedures. Out-of-hospital emergencies tell a

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February 27, 2025 No Comments
How Many People Die Every Day
Health Statistics
Matthew Gray

How Many People Die Every Day in the US? Key Insights For 2025

According to the latest insights, the average number of people that die every day in the United States is around 8,460. That number comes from annual stats. It’s an estimate, since tracking the exact number day by day would take a ton of effort and resources. What we do know more clearly are the main

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February 18, 2025 No Comments