North American Community Hub Statistics
Mental illness is a pervasive public health challenge – approximately 1 in 4 U.S. adults experiences a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year, according to hopkinsmedicine.org. Among these conditions, bipolar disorder – a chronic mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression – affects about 2.8% of American adults (roughly 7 million … Read more
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant issue in the veteran community. Nationwide, about 7% of U.S. veterans will experience PTSD at some point in their lives, slightly higher than the ~6% lifetime prevalence in the general adult population, according to ptsd.va.gov. Female veterans are affected at disproportionately higher rates – roughly 13% of women … Read more
As of mid-May 2025, Wyoming has already recorded 35 traffic fatalities in 32 crashes, outpacing the same period in 2024 by a notable margin. This marks a 25% increase in fatalities and a 28% rise in fatal crashes, signaling a concerning upward trend in roadway deaths. Year-To-Date Fatality Trends (January–Mid-May) 2025 has already surpassed the … Read more
Impulse buying isn’t just about poor self-control. It’s about design, timing, pressure, and psychology — all carefully orchestrated by companies that know exactly how your brain works under stress or excitement. Across platforms and industries, brands weaponize behavioral science to get you to act fast, spend more, and justify purchases that made no sense two … Read more
When Medicaid expansion rolled out under the Affordable Care Act, it was a game-changer. Millions of low-income Americans, many for the first time in their lives, finally had health coverage. More check-ups, more prescriptions filled, more conditions caught early, that’s the good part. But here’s the flip side: emergency rooms have gotten a whole lot … Read more
We don’t usually think twice about the lighting around us, but it plays a much bigger role in how we feel than most people realize. Whether it’s the glow of a phone screen late at night or a sunlit window during the day, the kind of light we’re exposed to affects how well we focus, … Read more
Not all public health funding is created equal, and where you live can dramatically change how much is spent to keep you healthy. In some states, public health departments have robust budgets to fund disease prevention, vaccine clinics, maternal health programs, and environmental safety efforts. In others, those same departments are scraping by with minimal … Read more
In 2021 alone, over 51,000 home births were recorded in the U.S., the highest number since reliable national tracking began. That marked a 12% jump from the year before, following a 22% increase between 2019 and 2020. It’s not just a post-pandemic ripple effect; it’s a wave that’s been building for years. So what’s behind … Read more
The U.S. home care industry isn’t just growing, it’s becoming a cornerstone of modern healthcare delivery. In 2025, it’s projected to generate over $107 billion in revenue, driven by a rapidly aging population, nationwide caregiver shortages, and a cultural shift toward receiving medical and personal care in the home. With 17.5% of the U.S. population … Read more
Impulse control disorders don’t always get the spotlight, but they should. Think about someone who keeps pulling out their hair, or another who compulsively shoplifts, even when they don’t need anything. These aren’t just “bad habits” or quirks. They’re serious mental health conditions that can turn a person’s world upside down. We’re talking broken relationships, … Read more
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