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THIS. “...if the patterns identified here largely depict a “return to normal,” the “normal” that we have returned to is one of stark mortality disparities for groups such as Black individuals. This return to the high prepandemic level of mortality disparities reflects a failure to implement longer-term policy changes—such as universal paid sick leave, greater workplace rights to clean air, and stronger public health infrastructure—that might have further reduced these disparities once the acute pandemic ended.” #ReturnToNormal #Disparity https://lnkd.in/evGnWs5N

Amid the 2024 COVID-19 resurgence, a concerning subvariant, JN.1, is posing a high threat to seniors. 😷🤒 Stay informed about the latest developments in our article: https://lnkd.in/e624_hNr 📰 Stay in the know with our newsletter for the latest in senior health: https://lnkd.in/gyhTUJG 📬

To make community health workers (#CHWs) count, we must #CountCHWs. CHWs have been a cornerstone of primary health delivery across the globe for more than a century. They deliver a range of promotive, preventative, diagnostic, and treatment services in areas as diverse as malaria treatment, to HIV management, to the surveillance of and response to disease threats, such as Ebola and COVID-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes CHWs as being integral to primary health care and important contributors to health for all. They also identify CHWs as being well-placed to address the projected shortfall of 18 million health workers by the year 2030.  But unfortunately, most nations don’t know how many CHWs they have, how to contact the ones they do, or even where those workers are located.  This lack of data hampers the ability of governments to engage in strategic health planning and workforce coordination. It also means CHWs often miss out on the crucial support and resources they need to do their job effectively. CHWs work, but to provide robust, high-quality care to patients, they must be salaried, skilled, supervised, and supplied. And they must be a recognised and valued part of a strong health system.  So, the first step in making professional CHWs (proCHWs) the norm is to #CountCHWs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emfMRj2D

Why are some racial and ethnic minority groups disproportionately affected by #COVID19? Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that racial and ethnic minority groups have experienced higher rates of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death throughout the pandemic. Join us and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) to learn more about the social determinants of health that impact these rates and what is being done to #BoostYourCommunity. https://lnkd.in/ePGarDi Learn about our commitment to health care equity: https://lnkd.in/gXvG9fVC

"Uniting Divided Americans: CDC's New Approach to Health Politics" Dr. Mandy Cohen the new director of the CDC, aims to bridge political divides in public health by focusing on shared values and fostering bipartisan collaboration. In a time of heightened politicization of health guidance, her approach seeks to rebuild trust and consensus among Americans on critical health issues. #PublicHealth #CDC #PoliticalHealth #BipartisanCollaboration #HealthGuidance #MandyCohen #HealthPolicy #UnityInHealth #BridgingDivides #CommunityHealth #TrustBuilding

🏋♂️ New data from WHO shows that 31% of adults worldwide, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022. Currently, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults have 150 minutes of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity, or equivalent, per week. However, in many countries, this just isn't the case. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_jVNFNX #exercise #physicalactivity #WHO #healthnews

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Data use for maternal and child health (MCH) public health practice. Webinar from CityMatCH will explore the strengths and weaknesses of population-based public health data & share some key data sources. Register: https://lnkd.in/gjBPzh3r

📊 **Key Insights from the CDC's Latest List of Top 10 Causes of Death in the U.S. for 2023** 📊 The recent report from Fox News, based on CDC data, provides critical insights into public health trends: 1. **Leading Causes**: Heart disease (695,547 deaths) and cancer (605,213 deaths) remain the top causes, together accounting for over half of all mortalities. Significant declines in COVID-19 deaths (from 245k to 76k) are noteworthy. 2. **Trends**: Despite an overall decline in death rates, there's an alarming increase in deaths due to Alzheimer’s (up 88%) and unintentional injuries (up 83%) over the past two decades. 3. **Demographics**: Highest death rates are among elderly, males, and Black individuals, with the lowest among non-Hispanic multiracial people. 4. **Limitations & Implications**: Data are provisional and may adjust. The CDC urges vigilance on COVID-19 and broader health interventions, particularly addressing obesity. This report underscores the critical need for targeted public health strategies and preventive care. 📉 How can healthcare professionals and policymakers better address these trends and disparities? Let's discuss actionable solutions below! 👇 #PublicHealth #HealthcareInnovation #PreventiveCare

Very Informative and Interesting article about ripple effect of pandemic on public health as trust is the foundation of Healthcare.