Top 5 Takeaways High Eligibility for DREAMS: 62% of adolescent girls and young women in Namibia were eligible for the DREAMS program based on having one or more HIV risk
Tag: 2021
Top 5 Takeaways Global Measles Incidence Trends: Measles incidence decreased globally from 2000 to 2016, increased from 2017 to 2019, and then decreased again in 2020. Impact of Measles Vaccination:
Top 5 Takeaways Cluster of Cases: Five children in Clark County, Nevada, were hospitalized with acute liver failure after consuming “Re2al Alkalized Water.” Broader Impact: Eighteen probable and four suspected
Top 5 Takeaways Hospital Strain and Excess Deaths: Intensive care unit (ICU) bed use at 75% capacity is associated with an estimated additional 12,000 excess deaths two weeks later, while
Top 5 Takeaways Higher Incidence in Unvaccinated: Unvaccinated individuals had a significantly higher incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection (30.1 per 1,000) compared to fully vaccinated individuals (8.7 per 1,000). Increased Risk
Top 5 Takeaways Implementation of Digital Notification: North Carolina implemented an automated digital notification system on December 24, 2020, to notify COVID-19 positive patients via text and email. Increased Notification
Top 5 Takeaways Disruption in Medical Care: Younger adults with diabetes (aged 18-29) reported the highest disruption in access to and use of medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccination
Top 5 Takeaways High Prevalence of SCD Among Caregivers: Approximately 12.6% of unpaid caregivers aged ≥45 years reported subjective cognitive decline (SCD), compared to 10.2% of noncaregivers. Health and Demographic
Top 5 Takeaways Increase in Synthetic Opioid Overdose Deaths: Overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids, primarily illicitly manufactured fentanyl, have increased approximately tenfold since 2013 and accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top 5 Takeaways Increased Risk: Pregnant and recently pregnant women are at higher risk for severe illness and death from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant women. COVID-19–Associated Deaths: Mississippi reported 15