Costs of fatal falls among US older adults trump those attributed to firearm deaths

Stark economics and shifting demographics underscore urgency of preventive measures The cost of fatal falls among older people (45-85+) trump those of firearm deaths in the US, finds research published in the open access journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open. The stark economics and shifting age demographics in the US ...

Prostate cancer rates across Europe since 1980 “indicative of overdiagnosis” say experts

Findings reinforce need for carefully planned screening programmes to minimise harms of overdiagnosis Rates of prostate cancer across Europe since 1980 are “indicative of overdiagnosis”, say researchers in a study published by The BMJ today. Overdiagnosis refers to the detection of harmless cancers that are unlikely to cause symptoms or death during ...

2024-09-05T09:09:56+00:005 September 2024|Press release, The BMJ|

Just 1-2 cigarettes/day before or during pregnancy linked to major newborn health problems

Adds to evidence for would-be mums to stub out smoking, say researchers Even light smoking of just 1-2 cigarettes a day either before or at any time during pregnancy is significantly associated with major health problems in the newborn, finds research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. ...

Cut ties with Coca Cola in interests of athletes, spectators, and the planet, IOC urged

Sponsorship forces athletes to implicitly endorse unhealthy sugary drinks, say authors And it gives company elite access to political and corporate leaders to exert its influence The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should cut its ties with Coca Cola in the best interests of athletes, spectators, and the planet, urge Trish ...

2024-08-07T14:50:53+00:007 August 2024|BMJ Global Health, Press release|
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