Mortality among young adults in the United States increased since 1999, driven by overdose, suicide, and homicide, with COVID-19 exacerbating the trend. Accidental poisoning and exposure to noxious ...

The death rate in the United States returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024 as Covid-19 fell out of the top 10 leading causes of death, according to a report published Wednesday by the US Centers for ...

The 2026 cancer statistics reveal improved survival rates but highlight persistent inequities in cancer incidence and ...

The child mortality rate has increased since 2019, with firearm deaths and substance use playing major roles. Among those aged 1 to 19, the net difference in mortality rates per 100,000 grew from 4 to ...

In 2023, there was a drop in the maternal mortality rate for all but Black women, according to a Feb. 5 CDC report. The report collected maternal mortality rates for 2023 based on data from the ...