New CDC Study: Preventable Early Deaths in Rural and Urban Areas
A new CDC report reveals a widening gap in preventable premature mortality between rural and urban America. From 2010 to 2022, rural areas experienced higher rates of early death from preventable causes compared to urban areas, with disparities growing over time. These findings underscore the importance of targeted public health interventions to address disparities and underlying inequities.
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AIM Webinar: The State of Vaccine Coverage and Confidence: Insights for the Vaccine Conversation
Register for AIM’s upcoming vaccine confidence webinar, The State of Vaccine Coverage and Confidence: Insights for the Vaccine Conversation, on May 31 from 2-3 pm ET. Members of the CDC Vaccinate with Confidence team will provide an update on the state of childhood vaccine confidence and coverage in the U.S. Dr. Sean O’Leary will present high-level takeaways from the recently published clinical...
MMWR: Emergency Department Visits for Pedestrians Injured in Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes
Traffic-related pedestrian deaths in the U.S. reached a 40-year high in 2021, with approximately 7,000 fatalities. Near real-time data from CDC's National Syndromic Surveillance Program revealed that during January 2021–December 2023, 137,325 emergency department visits were due to pedestrian injuries. These injuries were disproportionately among racial and ethnic minorities.
This data unde...
Novo Nordisk Foundation, Wellcome, and the Gates Foundation Join Forces to Accelerate Global Health Equity and Impact
Novo Nordisk Foundation, Wellcome, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a groundbreaking partnership at the Global Science Summit in Denmark, pledging $300 million to support global health R&D. Focused on accessibility and affordability in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the initiative targets climate change health impacts, infectious diseases like antimicrobial r...
A User’s Manual for the Next Pandemic
Outbreak Atlas is the book you want on your shelf if—or when—the next pandemic comes. The new book by Rebecca Katz and Mackenzie Moore is a vital resource for navigating public health crises, focusing on effective communication strategies. This comprehensive guidebook, written in accessible prose, delves into epidemiology, mitigation measures, and biosecurity. It addresses key concerns highligh...
Multistate E. coli Outbreak Connected to Walnuts
The CDC has issued a warning about an E. coli outbreak tied to organic walnuts sold in bulk, affecting 12 people in California and Washington. Seven have been hospitalized, two with kidney disease. No deaths have been reported.
Gibson Farms Inc. has recalled the product sold in 19 states, primarily in food co-ops and stores like Whole Foods. The FDA released a list of potentially affected s...
PR Crisis at Kellogg’s: CEO Offers ‘Cereal for Dinner’ Economic Advice
In the midst of a surprising crisis in the cereal aisle, Kellogg's finds itself in hot water over a marketing campaign suggesting cereal for dinner. Initially innocuous, CEO Gary Pilnick's recent CNBC interview ignited social media backlash, portraying the brand as out of touch and greedy. Proposed boycotts and public outcry have placed Kellogg's under scrutiny.
While Pilnick's intent may h...