The team at PARequirements looked at an uncomfortable but important aspect of human existence. They gathered mortality data to determine the leading causes of death separated by age demographics.
The team at PARequirements looked at an uncomfortable but important aspect of human existence. They gathered mortality data to determine the leading causes of death separated by age demographics.
Adventurers worldwide are drawn to the beauty and excitement of the U.S. National Parks. There’s a huge variety of parks across the country featuring the best nature and wilderness the U.S. has to offer.
The research team at NYRequirements.com have produced a map charting the percentage increase of overdose deaths across the U.S. They gathered their data from the CDC and calculated the increase from 2017 to 2021 per 100,000 people. Their findings are a stark picture of how widespread and rampant this epidemic is. These states have the ten largest increases in overdose deaths:
The inevitability of death is a part of the human experience, but there are avenues to explore for promoting longer and healthier lives. Awareness of prevalent health risks within our communities empowers individuals to take proactive measures towards their well-being.
According to a landmark report by Amnesty International, the number of people executed under the death penalty increased by 53 percent in 2022, with the global death toll reaching to 883 people, up from 579 the year before. This grades the highest execution rate in five years.
According to a report by NGO Smart Growth America, the states considered to be the most dangerous ones for pedestrians in the United States are New Mexico and Florida. The two metro areas in the U.S. with the highest average rates of pedestrian deaths are also situated in these states. South Carolina, with the top 5 most dangerous metro to pedestrians, is the only other state that counted an annual average of more than 3 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 of population between 2016 and 2020.
Premature deaths are commonly measured by the number of life years lost before the age of 75, which is considered to be a full span of life. People can have untimely deaths anywhere, but there are some U.S. states where premature deaths are more common. Do you know which state’s residents are most likely to die early?
The infographic shows the countries where there were most
killings of journalists in 2022. Each of the 16 countries mentioned had more
than one journalist killed this year.
Reporters Without Borders (RWB) calculates a total of 57
journalists and media workers that have been killed this year because of the
work they do. In addition to this, RWB has recorded that 532 have been
imprisoned as of December 14.
All hell has broken loose in the recent weeks between the Israelis and Palestinians. After consecutive ferocious clashes between the Palestinian protestors and Israeli police, things got even worse as Israel decided to nuke the Hanadi Tower in Gaza that was believed to be the office and apartment of the people of Hamas.
To retaliate, the other group fired over 130 projectile rockets towards the main cities of Israel that include Beersheba, Ashkelon, and Tel Aviv. The majority of these projectile missiles were intercepted by the missiles launched from the Iron Dome of Israel however horrific footage on social media was posted that showed a catastrophic battle of the missiles in the sky as sirens resounded all over the area.
It was reported that almost 35 deaths have occurred in Gaza meanwhile 5 people have died in Israel. After these horrendous violent attacks, the UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland insisted both nations stop these missiles attack otherwise we would be accelerating to another world war.
It was reported that almost 35 deaths have occurred in Gaza meanwhile 5 people have died in Israel. After these horrendous violent attacks, the UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland insisted both nations stop these missiles attack otherwise we would be accelerating to another world war.
The Covid-19 disease has impacted the world severely since the end of 2019 and is still in its full wrath. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the data revealed that Covid-19 had become the third leading cause of death in the USA for the year 2020. As per the reports, around 3,358,814 people in the USA fell eternally asleep the previous year and the age-adjusted death rate showed that 828.7 deaths occurred per 100,000 people which is 15.9 percent greater than that of 2019.
The world’s main focus in the year 2020 was surely the COVID-19 pandemic, but the occurrence of natural disasters persisted and in many cases, clashed with the COVID-19 becoming even devastating. From the deadliest coronavirus pandemic to forest fires and flash flooding, 2020 has been a nightmare year our ancestors warned us about. As a result of these disasters, hundreds of lives from different countries around the globe were compromised. Along with the loss of lives, a large number of the population have been rendered homeless, and the countries had faced billion dollars’ loss.
One of the deadliest pandemics in the history of the world has eaten the lives of 1.95 million people around the globe. The number of COVID-19 cases has hit 91 million and is still growing. In the previous year, the world has lost several big names as well, but if we talk about the healthcare workers, they are the frontline soldiers who fight day and night to save their people’s life.
According to the Washington Post’s tally, the death toll of people shot to death by the US Police reached 1,000 in 2020 alone. Whereas, in 2018 and 2019, an equal number of people were killed by the police. In 2015, the number of killings was even higher than in 2020, i.e., 1,134. According to the finding, it is indicated that one out of every 65 deaths of an American African young man is a killing by the US Police. There was a major protest by the demonstrators in Chicago which turned even more chaotic in Baltimore. The protestors sat outside the police station in Minneapolis for several weeks.
Motorcycles can be fun to ride, but there are certainly dangers that come with it, and several safety considerations that one should make before hitting the road. Each year in the United States, there are thousands of motorcycle deaths.
Truckers are an integral part of our livelihood and economy. Without them we would have no transport for food, fuel and other vital products throughout our country. However, truck safety has increasingly become a topic of debate. Although some companies want to push their drivers to the limit to deliver the most goods in the shortest amount of time, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has set up regulations to stop driver fatigue and distraction that lead to most truck accidents. In 2017 alone truck crashes claimed the lives of 4,761 people and injured tens of thousands more. In a tractor trailer accident over 70% of those who are killed are occupants in other cars.
Every single day, it's determined that on average, 29 people across the United States lose their lives as a result of car crashes that involve drunk drivers. Because of it, that means that there's a death every 50 minutes! In 2016 alone, 28% of all traffic-related deaths in America involved alcohol-impaired drivers, which resulted in a total of 10,497 lives lost. Also, it's been estimated that 16% of the car crashes in the United States involve either drugs or alcohol.
Be sure to wear a helmet if you're out on your bicycle! Bicycles, electric bikes, and scooters have increased in popularity because of their cost-saving benefits and low environmental impact. They also allow you to get some exercise in! However, as the number of cyclists on the road increases in time, the number of accidents will as well. Over the past decade alone, the number of bicyclist deaths per year has increased by 30%. In 2018 alone, 857 bicyclists lost their lives in traffic accidents.
Did you know that vehicle accidents cause 1.35 million deaths around the globe on average per year? In the US the small state of West Virginia has the highest rate of fatal auto accidents with 90.3 deaths per 100,000 people.
This map shows how states rank across the United States in terms of deaths due to car crashes. It also shows that despite only accounting for 60% of the world's registered vehicles, lower and middle-income countries make up more then 90% of the world's traffic deaths. This could be due to poor road conditions, vehicle malfunctions, distracted driving, driving under the influence or driving with too much speed. The fatal crash rate is a staggering 3 times higher in lower income countries then higher income countries as well.
Drugs dubbed as a man’s worst enemy. They can destroy lives
and families of the person who uses them. Even a small amount can make a person
go crazy for more. Cocaine is the worse kind of drug out there because it can
really make someone insane. They are life takers.
A newly published European Drug Report showed the deaths
caused by drugs in Europe. The continent has always had drug problems and most of
the countries have the worst situation. From young ones aged 15 to older folks
aged 65, people of all ages had done drugs at least once in their lives.
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