The Rise of Suicide Rates in US – What 2024 Data Tells Us About Mental Health of Nation

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In 2024, the United States saw a troubling resurgence in suicide rates, reaching levels unseen since 1941. According to a report from U.S. News, the national age-adjusted suicide rate climbed to 14.7 per 100,000 peopleโ€”an increase from 14.2 in 2022. This statistic reflects a staggering 30% rise over the past twenty years, underscoring a deeply … Read more

How Many People Die Each Day in the US in 2025? And Whatโ€™s Behind It

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Every single day in the United States, an estimated 8,990 people lose their lives. That staggering number isn’t just a statisticโ€”it’s a daily reflection of the nation’s public health landscape, societal changes, and the evolving face of medicine. With a population nearing 346 million, understanding these figures helps us grasp the health challenges facing the … Read more

Alzheimer’s Disease in the US – 2025 Facts and Figures

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Alzheimerโ€™s disease is a growing public health crisis in the United States. In 2025, the burden of Alzheimerโ€™s disease continues to rise, impacting millions of Americans, their families, and the healthcare system. According to the Alzheimerโ€™s Association, approximately seven million Americans aged 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimerโ€™s dementia, and this number is … Read more

Alcohol and Its Deadly Impact – U.S. Stats on Alcohol-Related Deaths

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

Covid-19 Cases by State – Regional Variations Across US

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As of April 13, 2024, the Coronavirus Tracker has concluded its updates, marking the end of an era in global pandemic reporting. With most nations ceasing to release data, providing reliable global totals has become impractical. However, the trackerโ€™s historical data remains available, preserving a vital record of an unprecedented time. In the United States, … Read more

US Life Expectancy 1950-2025 – Trends and Influences Over the Decades

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From 1950 to 2024, life expectancy in the United States has seen a substantial rise, evolving from an average of around 68 years to just over 79 years. This growth signifies improvements in healthcare, lifestyle, and overall mortality rates over the decades. In 2024, the life expectancy in the U.S. is projected to be approximately … Read more

New Evidence Revises Civil War Death Toll According to Full Census Records

The Civil War, the deadliest conflict in American history, has long been shrouded in uncertainty regarding its exact death toll, particularly at the state level, due to incomplete records. However, a recent study by Jeffrey L. Jensen shed new light on this issue, leveraging newly released full-count census data and a sample of linked records … Read more

10 Early Symptoms of Heart Attacks That Often Go Unnoticed

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Heart attacks are often associated with sudden, intense symptoms, but many begin with subtle signals that can easily be mistaken for less serious issues. Awareness of these symptoms is critical, as heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for about 1 in 5 deaths each year. 1. Chest Pressure … Read more

Population Data for Rhode Island 2025 – What You Need to Know

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As of 2025, Rhode Island’s population has seen a modest yet notable shift. In 2023, the population of Rhode Island was approximately 1.1 million, reflecting a slight year-over-year increase from 2022. Rhode Island has a population of approximately 1,098,080 people as of 2025. With an area of just 1,545 square miles, the state’s density is … Read more

Historical Leading Causes of Death 1900 – 1998

Leading Causes of Death

Today, the leading causes of death are well-known: heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, accidents, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, influenza/pneumonia, kidney disease, and septicemia. For detailed data from 1981 to the present, you can query the CDC’s WONDER database. But what were the leading causes of death in the last century? 1990s In the 1990s, … Read more