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The CDC says teen mental health is in crisis. Who is most at risk?

Teenage girls and LGBQ+ students are reporting high rates of persistent depression and hopelessness, according to a recent CDC report.

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These races are the most likely to develop long COVID

Multiracial, Hispanic and Latino, and Black Americans experienced the highest rates of long COVID. Asian Americans had the highest rate of severe long COVID.

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Who has long COVID? Here’s the data by gender

Transgender people had the highest rates of long COVID compared to other genders.

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Here are the ages likely to get long COVID

Americans ages 40–54 had the highest rates of long COVID.

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US cancer rates and trends: how have cancer rates and mortality changed over time?

Between 2000 and 2021, the cancer incidence rate per 100,000 people fell by 5.7%, while the mortality rate dropped by 27.5%.

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Are fentanyl overdose deaths rising in the US?

In 2022, fentanyl was responsible for 200 deaths every day. Over a quarter of a million Americans have died from a fentanyl overdose since 2018.

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Why are states using doulas to improve birth outcomes and maternal health?

An increasing number of states are using Medicaid funds to pay for doula care due to its effectiveness at reducing maternal and infant mortality issues.

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How did the COVID-19 pandemic change America, according to new Census data?

The percentage of people working from home tripled between 2019 and 2021, while housing got more expensive relative to income.

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Life expectancy decreased in the US for the second year in a row.

COVID-19 accounted for half of the decrease in life expectancy.

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What portion of women use birth control?

Around 65% of women aged 15-49 use some form of contraception.

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