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Explore health in the US with data on life expectancy, birth rates, and health risk factors for a variety of ages and races. Get the bigger picture on health insurance, uninsured rates, and more.

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How much do Americans binge drink?

According to the CDC, nearly one in six US adults binge drinks, with 25% doing so at least once per week.

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Which states have the highest maternal mortality rates?

Mississippi had the highest maternal mortality rate in 2021.

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How did STDs change during the pandemic?

STD screening fell during the first year of the pandemic, but rates of gonorrhea and syphilis increased.

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Why are Medicaid enrollment rates going to drop, and how many people could it impact?

Nearly 15 million Americans are expected to lose access to Medicaid in the coming months, including over 5 million children.

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Uninsured rates are higher for people of color, despite higher levels of education

Race and ethnicity are bigger factors in determining health care coverage, compared to education levels.

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Which states ban the abortion pill?

As of June 2024, 14 states have near-total bans on mifepristone. The other 36 states and Washington, DC, provide some form of legal access to the abortion medication.

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Who lacks health insurance in the US?

While more Americans have health insurance than a decade ago, racial disparities persist in access to care.

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A cap on insulin costs benefits millions of Americans with diabetes

How many people are diagnosed with diabetes in the US? Plus: which states have the highest and lowest rates of diabetes.

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Queer teens are experiencing worsening mental health according to CDC data.

Suicide attempts among LGBQ+ high school students were at least double the national average in 2019.

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Local parks can improve community health, but most Americans lack access

Thirty-nine percent of Americans live within a half mile of a park.

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