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Left behind: widening disparities for males and females in US county life expectancy, 1985–2010. Haidong Wang, Austin E Schumacher, Carly E Levitz, Ali H Mokdad and Christopher JL Murray. Population Health Metrics 2013, 11:8 “Female life expectancy in the United States increased from 78.0 years in 1985 to 80.9 years in 2010, while male life expectancy increased from 71.0 years in 1985 to …
The temporal relationship between drug supply indicators: an audit of international government surveillance systems – Dan Werb; Thomas Kerr; Bohdan Nosyk2; Steffanie Strathdee; Julio Montaner; Evan Wood. BMJ Open 2013;3:e003077 doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003077 “Objectives: Illegal drug use continues to be a major threat to community health and safety. We used international drug surveillance databases to assess the relationship between multiple long-term estimates of illegal drug price …
Learning from Economic Downturns : How to Better Assess, Track, and Mitigate the Impact on the Health Sector, by Hou, Xiaohui; Velényi, Edit V.; Yazbeck, Abdo S.; Iunes, Roberto F.; Smith, Owen. October 4, 2013] “Many countries around the world are moving toward universal health coverage, while navigating through periods of economic crisis. The impact …
“Post-menopausal women who walk for an hour a day can cut their chance of breast cancer significantly, a study has suggested. The report, which followed 73,000 women for 17 years, found walking for at least seven hours a week lowered the risk of the disease. The American Cancer Society team said this was the first time reduced risk …
Medline Plus Breast Cancer Resources: “Breast cancer affects one in eight women during their lives. Breast cancer kills more women in the United States than any cancer except lung cancer. No one knows why some women get breast cancer, but there are a number of risk factors. Risks that you cannot change include Age – …
NYT Graphic – “Where Poor and Uninsured Americans Live – The 26 Republican-dominated states not participating in an expansion of Medicaid are home to a disproportionate share of the nation’s poorest uninsured residents. Eight million will be stranded without insurance. [“About This Report: The analysis includes adults ages 19 to 64 and excludes people living in …
“Health care in the United States is more expensive than in other developed countries, costing $2.7 trillion in 2011, or 17.9 percent of the national gross domestic product. Increasing costs strain budgets at all levels of government and threaten the solvency of Medicare, the nation’s largest health insurer. At the same time, despite advances in …
“With open enrollment for the new health insurance marketplaces underway, many Americans will be looking for information about what the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will mean for them. Today the Kaiser Family Foundation released an expanded list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help consumers better understand the ACA, also known as Obamacare. Through more …
BUDGET ISSUES – Key Questions to Consider When Evaluating Balances in Federal Accounts, GAO-13-798, Sep 30, 2013 DEFENSE HEALTH CARE – Evaluation of TRICARE Pharmacy Services Contract Structure Is Warranted, GAO-13-808, Sep 30, 2013 FEDERAL USER FEES – Fee Design Options and Implications for Managing Revenue Instability, GAO-13-820, Sep 30, 2013 MEDICAID MANAGED CARE, Use of Limited Benefit Plans to Provide Mental …
“This compilation of data from 219 countries and areas on the prevalence of HIV infection and AIDS cases and deaths is updated to include new data for more than 100 countries. Major updates include new data for China, Ghana, Ethiopia, India and Cameroon. The database focuses on HIV/AIDS surveillance data for countries and areas with …
The State of Women in America: A 50-State Analysis of How Women Are Faring Across the Nation – Center for American Progress. September 2013 “The role of women in the United States has changed dramatically over the past few decades. For one, more and more women have taken on new responsibilities outside the home by joining …
“Starting October 1, 2013, you can enroll in health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The Marketplace allows you to compare your options and find the one that best fits your needs and budget. Coverage goes into effect as early as January 1, 2014. Learn 4 steps to getting coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.” …
