Background: Alcohol poses a significant public health concern, contributing to acute and chronic health complications, including organ damage, neurological impairments, and increased mortality. Excessive alcohol consumption can result in poisoning. This study analyzed trends and disparities in mortality rates due to toxic effects of alcohol among different demographics and geographical regions from 1999 to 2020 [...]

Background: Poisoning by narcotics is a major global health concern, driven by the widespread misuse of opioids, synthetic drugs, and other narcotics. The ongoing opioid epidemic has significantly increased the prevalence of narcotic poisoning, highlighting the need for preventive measures, education, and access to life-saving treatments like naloxone. This study analyzed trends and disparities in [...]

Background: The overdose epidemic in the United States has seen a significant rise in deaths associated with antidepressants in the last two decades. This study examines mortality trends related to antidepressants in adults aged >25 years between 1999 and 2020 across various demographics. Methods: Analysis of poisoning by anti-depressants-related deaths in the US from the [...]

Background: Burn injuries and corrosion are significant contributors to global mortality, particularly in severe cases where complications such as sepsis and organ failure arise. This study analyzed trends and disparities in mortality rates due to burns and corrosion among different age groups and demographic categories from 1999 to 2020. Methods: Analysis of Burns and corrosion [...]

Background: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a leading cause of mortality globally and in the United States which necessitates an understanding of long-term trends to inform interventions. IHD encompasses various conditions such as coronary artery disease and heart attacks, contributing significantly to the global burden of cardiovascular diseases. The high prevalence of risk factors, including [...]

Background: Renal complications of diabetes mellitus pose a significant public health challenge, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality globally. Understanding temporal trends and regional disparities in mortality related to diabetic nephropathy is crucial for guiding targeted interventions and policy decisions. Our study aims to analyze the trends and regional differences in mortality related to renal [...]

Background: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are significant causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Understanding temporal trends in mortality related to IHD among COPD patients in U.S. population is crucial for guiding clinical practice and public health interventions. Methods: Death certificates from the CDC WONDER (Centers for Disease Control and [...]

Background: Post-medical procedure complications are a critical area of healthcare, often resulting from infections, device failures, or unforeseen physiological responses. These events, while rare, can have significant impacts on patient safety and outcomes, even leading to mortality. Robust preventive measures and post-procedure monitoring are thus necessitated. This study analyzed trends and disparities in mortality rates [...]

Background: Post-surgical procedure-related mortality is a critical area of healthcare, frequently linked to complications such as excessive bleeding, sepsis, organ failure or adverse reactions to anesthesia. Given the devastating nature of these complications and their effects on patient safety, the importance of robust surgical protocols and post-op monitoring is highlighted. This study analyzed trends and [...]

Background: Medical misadventure, defined as unintended harm caused during medical care or procedures, is an increasingly significant concern in patient safety and healthcare quality. Recent decades have seen heightened awareness and reporting of such incidents globally, including in the United States. This study quantifies trends in medical misadventure-related mortality and morbidity by examining regional disparities [...]