North American Community Hub Statistics
Every day, millions of people unknowingly expose themselves to harmful carcinogens present in everyday products. From the food we eat to the personal care products we use, these substances lurk in seemingly harmless items, raising significant public health concerns. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is responsible for nearly 10 million deaths annually, … Read more
TheraTogs has drawn attention across pediatric therapy circles for providing an inventive way to boost postural correction and neuromotor support in children. Designed by pediatric physical therapist Beverly “Billi” Cusick, it offers benefits that extend far beyond standard in-clinic sessions. One might argue that parents and therapists already juggle enough daily challenges. Yet there’s always … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health crisis in the United States. In 2025, the burden of Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise, impacting millions of Americans, their families, and the healthcare system. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately seven million Americans aged 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer’s dementia, and this number is … Read more
Healthcare is shifting towards a model where treatments are customized for individual patients rather than applied uniformly across large populations. Personalized medicine (PM) sits at the core of this transformation, leveraging genetic, proteomic, and clinical data to guide treatment decisions with unmatched precision. Clinical laboratories play a pivotal role in this transition, adapting to cutting-edge … Read more
February 2025 – Black-owned businesses in the United States have seen remarkable growth in recent years, yet they still account for a small portion of the overall business landscape. A 2023 Pew Research Center survey found that more than one in five Black adults consider business ownership essential to their definition of financial success. However, … Read more
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of depression that happens after childbirth. It affects many new mothers, making them feel very sad, tired, anxious, or unable to connect with their baby. Unlike the “baby blues,” which go away in a few days, PPD can last for months if untreated. Doctors believe it happens because of … Read more
Oral health is an essential aspect of overall well-being, yet millions of Americans face barriers that prevent them from accessing necessary dental care. According to the CDC, 66% of U.S. adults reported visiting a dentist in 2022. However, this figure varies significantly based on factors like age, income, race/ethnicity, and insurance coverage. Data from the … Read more
The largest U.S. state, Alaska, occupies a vast peninsula in the extreme northwest of North America. Its impressive 10,690 km (6,640 mi) coastline spans the Arctic Ocean’s Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, the Bering Strait and Bering Sea, and the Gulf of Alaska in the Pacific Ocean. Separated from the contiguous 48 states by Canada, Alaska … Read more
Virginia Beach, located in Virginia Beach City, Virginia, is estimated to have a population of 451,637 in 2025, according to the World Population Review. The city is experiencing a slight decline, with an annual decrease rate of -0.44%. Since the 2020 census, which recorded a population of 459,684, Virginia Beach’s population has decreased by approximately … Read more
Recent data paints a grim picture: the rate of alcohol-related emergency department visits increased by 47% between 2006 and 2014, equating to an additional 210,000 visits per year according to NIAAA. Moreover, alcohol was implicated in 17.4% of opioid overdose deaths in 2020, emphasizing its role in the ongoing substance abuse crisis. In 2022 alone, … Read more
North American Community Hub Statistics – NCHStats – All Right Reserved 2025