United States Medical Statistics

Did you know: The U.S. spends almost three times more on healthcare than any other country in the world, but ranks last in life expectancy among the 12 wealthiest industrialized countries?

And we are suppose to trust these medical professionals to prevent, treat and even perform procedures/surgeries on our/our children’s bodies with blind faith? If we choose against these professionals recommendations, we are at fault for harming ourselves or children? But suing medical professionals is hush hush, if you can get that far, because it gives them a bad reputation for their future career? ?

****

❓Did you know: the US Ranks 27th for Healthcare and Education?

https://www.iflscience.com/policy/the-us-now-ranks-27th-in-the-world-for-healthcare-and-education/

The US Now Ranks 27th In The World For Healthcare And Education

US investments in healthcare and education haven’t changed much in the last three decades — and it’s putting the country far behind its peers, according to

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-ranks-27th-for-healthcare-and-education-2018-9

The US was once a leader for healthcare and education — now it ranks 27th in the world

The United States ranked sixth in the world for healthcare and education in 1990, but has since fallen behind its peers. This is partly the result of reduced and poorly allocated funds for elementary and high schools, which may have produced lower levels of educational attainment.

❓Did you know: the US Health Care ranks worst in the developed world?

https://time.com/2888403/u-s-health-care-ranked-worst-in-the-developed-world/

U.S. Health Care Ranked Worst in the Developed World

The U.S. ranks worst among 11 wealthy nations in terms of “efficiency, equity and outcomes” despite having the world’s most expensive health care system

https://medium.com/@harsh.singh.clif/u-s-health-care-ranked-worst-in-the-developed-world-1d397cd291c6

u-s-health-care-ranked-worst-in-the-developed-world-1d397cd291c6

❓Did you know: medical error is the third leading cause of death in the US?

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/02/22/medical-errors-third-leading-cause-of-death-in-america.html

The third-leading cause of death in US most doctors don’t want you to know about

More than 250,000 people in the US die every year because of medical mistakes, making it the third-leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer.

https://hub.jhu.edu/2016/05/03/medical-errors-third-leading-cause-of-death/

Johns Hopkins study suggests medical errors are third-leading cause of death in U.S.

Diagnostic errors, medical mistakes led to more than 250,000 deaths in 2013, researchers estimate

❓Did you know: Infant mortality in the US is highest out of industrialized world?

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-has-highest-first-day-infant-mortality-out-of-industrialized-world-group-reports/

U.S. has highest first-day infant mortality out of industrialized world, group reports

14th annual State of the World’s Mothers report by Save the Children specifically looked at newborn deaths within first 24 hours of life

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2018-01-11/us-has-highest-child-mortality-rate-of-20-rich-countries

❓Did you know: the US has highest Maternal death rates in the developed world?

https://www.npr.org/2017/05/12/528098789/u-s-has-the-worst-rate-of-maternal-deaths-in-the-developed-world

U.S. Has The Worst Rate Of Maternal Deaths In The Developed World

More American women are dying of pregnancy-related complications and that rate is rising.

A soaring maternal mortality rate: What does it mean for you?

A soaring maternal mortality rate: What does it mean for you? - Harvard Health Blog

The maternal mortality rate in the United States has risen by 50% and pregnancy-related conditions and lack of support compromise the health of new mothers.

❓Did you know that the “Total sperm count in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand dropped by up to 60% in the 38 years between 1973 and 2011, research found — an acceleration of a trend that began in the 1940s?
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/21/health/poor-diet-kills-sperm-quality-wellness/index.html

Guys, that crummy diet is killing your sperm (and messing with your testosterone levels)

The fast-food, high sugar, fats and carbs diet of Western countries may be contributing to the nosedive of sperm counts in men, a new study says.

❓Did you know that Alzheimer’s and early onset and dementia has tripled among adults as young as 30?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2020/02/27/blue-cross-alzheimers-has-tripled-among-adults-as-young-as-30

Blue Cross Plans Say Alzheimer’s Has Tripled Among Adults Ages 30 To 64

Early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s disease jumped 200% among commercially insured Americans between the ages of 30 and 64 over a recent five-year period, a new analysis of Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurer claims shows.

❓Did you know: due to behavioral health, “millennials can expect at least a 40% increase in mortality compared to Gen-Xers at the same age.”?

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/evj98k/millennials-will-get-sick-and-die-faster-than-the-previous-generation

Millennials Will Get Sick and Die Faster Than the Previous Generation

A new healthcare report paints a truly bleak picture of millennials’ wellness future.

https://www.businessinsider.com/millennials-gen-x-mortality-rate-mental-health-depression-2019-11

American millennials’ mental and physical health is on the decline — and they’re on track to die faster than Gen X, a new report says

American millennials are seeing their physical and mental health decline at a faster rate than Gen X did, a Blue Cross Blue Shield study found.

❓Did you know: US Birth rate falls to lowest in decades?

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/us-birth-numbers-hit-32-year-low.html

US birth numbers hit 32-year low

In 2018, the CDC reported 3.79 million babies born in the U.S., a 32-year low, according to The Wall Street Journal.

https://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20191127/us-birth-rate-falls-to-lowest-in-decades

U.S. Birth Rate Falls to Lowest in Decades

The U.S. birth rate declined again in 2018, falling to its lowest in more than three decades, the CDC said.

❓Did you know: drug overdose deaths rose from 16,849 in 1999 to 70,237 in 2017?

https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates

Overdose Death Rates | National Institute on Drug Abuse

The U.S. government does not track death rates for every drug. However, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention collects information on deaths involving many of the more commonly used drugs available through 2019 at a searchable database, ca…

❓Did you know: researchers have found that states that allow cannabis use for medical purposes had 2.21 million fewer daily doses of opioids prescribed per year?

https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/02/health/medical-cannabis-law-opioid-prescription-study/index.html

Marijuana legalization could help offset opioid epidemic, studies find - CNN

States with medical marijuana had 2.21 million fewer daily doses of opioids prescribed per year.