Observational report shows racial differences in average age at death among US males in 2017
How does life expectancy differ among American men? A 2017 snapshot shows a racial gap
A 2017 US national vital statistics report found that among male decedents, average age at death was highest for non-Hispanic whites, follow…
In 2017, American men's life expectancy ranked highest for non-Hispanic whites and lowest for non-Hispanic Black men, revealing a stark raci…
Polio eradication activities in Afghanistan from January 2018 to May 2019
Polio eradication efforts continue in Afghanistan from 2018 to 2019
A study of polio eradication activities in Afghanistan from January 2018 to May 2019 is described.
Polio eradication work continued in Afghanistan from January 2018 to May 2019 to stop the spread of a disease that can cause paralysis.
Survey reports on adults with difficulty seeing despite wearing glasses in the United States
How many Americans struggle to see clearly, even with glasses?
A 2018 observational survey report describes the age-adjusted percentage of US adults aged ≥18 years who had difficulty seeing even when wea…
Some U.S. adults still struggle to see clearly even when wearing their glasses, according to a 2018 national survey.
DaRRE strategy implemented in Kenya for respiratory disease outbreak response
Kenya tests new strategy to detect and respond to respiratory disease outbreaks
A strategy for Detection and Response to Respiratory Events (DaRRE) was implemented in Kenya.
Kenya pilots a new strategy to help health officials find and respond to respiratory disease outbreaks more effectively.
Case report describes high SARS-CoV-2 attack rate following choir practice exposure
How did one choir practice lead to a high rate of COVID-19 spread?
A case report of 61 persons attending a choir practice in Washington state observed a high SARS-CoV-2 attack rate.
A single choir practice in Washington sickened many attendees, showing how quickly the virus spreads indoors when people gather to sing.
Fatal Naegleria fowleri infection in California boy after hot spring swimming
A boy died after swimming in a hot spring. What happened?
A case report describes a previously healthy boy in California who died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) after swimming in hot …
A previously healthy boy died after swimming in a California hot spring, contracting a rare brain infection caused by a microscopic amoeba.
COVID-19 Management Assessment Tool Used in Louisiana Correctional Facilities
How well are prisons and jails in Louisiana tracking COVID-19?
A report described the use of the COVID-19 Management Assessment and Response tool in correctional and detention facilities in Louisiana.
A new report checks how Louisiana prisons and jails are tracking COVID-19 cases and understanding public health guidance, though specific re…
COVID-19 Cases Described in U.S. Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers
What happened when COVID-19 hit hundreds of US prisons and detention centers?
An observational report described confirmed COVID-19 cases among incarcerated or detained persons and staff across 420 U.S.
A new report confirms COVID-19 spread across 420 US prisons and detention centers, affecting both incarcerated people and staff in a widespr…
Facilities working with polioviruses after eradication must adopt biorisk management to minimize reintroduction risk
How do we keep polio from coming back after it's eradicated?
A non-research publication outlines requirements for facilities continuing poliovirus work after global eradication.
After polio is eradicated, labs must keep the virus contained forever using strict safety rules to prevent it from slipping back into commun…
Observational study assesses marijuana use trends among King County public school students
What's happening with teen marijuana use in King County schools?
An observational study examined trends and characteristics of past 30-day marijuana use among public school students in grades 6, 8, 10, and…
A recent look at King County schools shows past-month marijuana use trends among students in grades 6 through 12, offering a clear picture o…
First reported SARS-CoV-2 infections in companion animals in the United States
Can cats get COVID-19? Two New York pets test positive
A case report from New York describes the first two companion animals (domestic cats) in the United States with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infecti…
Two New York cats are the first companion animals in the United States to test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
US heat-related death trends from 2004 to 2018 examined in observational report
How many Americans died from heat between 2004 and 2018?
An observational report examined heat-related deaths in the United States population from 2004 to 2018.
A new report tracks heat-related deaths across the United States from 2004 through 2018, but it did not share the final count or specific fi…