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Where mental illness is increasing in the US

Mental illness rates have increased in recent decades, with the highest rates recorded for women, younger adults, and people in the Western and Midwestern United States.

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Lesbian, gay, and bisexual Americans face more substance abuse challenges than straight Americans.

Nearly one-third of bisexual and gay men and bisexual women dealt with a substance use disorder last year, as did one-quarter of lesbians.

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What is the US infant mortality rate?

Infant mortality fell by nearly 30% since 1999 but has risen over the last two years.

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How many people in the US receive care for HIV?

Just over four out of five HIV-positive people in the US receive medical treatment within one month of being diagnosed.

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How many Americans have been diagnosed with HIV?

In 2021, 35,769 people were newly diagnosed with HIV — a 7% decrease from 2017, but an 18% increase over 2020.

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How does America care for the elderly?

In 2030, 73 million Americans — 21% of the population — will be 65 years or older.

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How many kids are vaccinated?

Ninety-three percent of children received state-required vaccinations for school in 2022.

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Is autism increasing?

As diagnostic methods improve and clinical monitoring increases, the identification of autism spectrum disorder in US children has become more prevalent.

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What’s the breast cancer rate for women under 40?

The breast cancer diagnosis rate for women under 40 increased between 2000 and 2020, reaching an incidence rate of approximately 23 cases per 100,000 women.

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Mammograms are recommended beginning at age 50. Are women getting them?

71.6% of women 50 and older have had a mammogram in the past two years. The biggest gap in screening rates is between insured and uninsured women.

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