Background: Falls are considered a major global public health issue due to the associated number of fatalities. Additionally, older adults experience the highest mortality rate from falls globally. This study analyzed mortality trends and disparities among adults aged 65 and older from 1999 to 2020. Methods: Analysis of fall-related deaths in the US from 1999-2020 [...]

Background: Cocaine use disorders are a significant public health challenge, contributing to cardiovascular, neurological, and psychiatric complications. Chronic use exacerbates these risks and increases addiction rates. This study evaluates global, regional, and national trends in the burden of cocaine use disorders from 1990 to 2019 to inform targeted intervention strategies. Methods: Using the Global Burden [...]

Case Presentation: E-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) emerged as a significant public health concern during a 2019 CDC outbreak that affected 2,800 individuals and caused 68 deaths nationwide. While EVALI primarily affects young males, it manifests with respiratory, gastrointestinal, and systemic symptoms that can mimic conditions like pneumonia or COVID-19, creating diagnostic [...]