US death rate hits record low as overdoses drop
#USHealth #OverdoseCrisisUS death rate hit record low in 2025, dropping 4.6% mainly due to fewer overdose fatalities. However, respiratory illnesses surged, with flu and pneumonia re-entering top 10 causes, driven by severe strains and declining vaccination trust. read more
U.S. Drug Deaths Drop 14% But Western States Surge
#OverdoseCrisis #PublicHealthU.S. drug deaths dropped 14% in 2025 to 69,973, the lowest since 2019, thanks to naloxone access and less potent fentanyl. However, Arizona, New Mexico, and North Dakota saw surges, with Native American communities disproportionately affected. read more