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Tragic start to flu season in Michigan with first pediatric death reported by MDHHS
Read full article: Tragic start to flu season in Michigan with first pediatric death reported by MDHHSThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed the first influenza-associated pediatric death in the state for the 2023-24 flu season.
CDC: Life expectancy drops by 1 year, 3 times worse for Black Americans
Read full article: CDC: Life expectancy drops by 1 year, 3 times worse for Black AmericansFor Black Americans, that drop is nearly three times worse. Read: US life expectancy drops a year in pandemic, most since WWIIAnthony says that the proof is in the numbers. Researchers at the CDC say the life expectancy for Black American populations declined by 2.7 years since 2019. The report essentially says Black Americans are expected to live until 72 years old, on average, the lowest life expectancy for the demographic since 2001. AdLatino populations in the U.S. reportedly have the second largest decline in life expectancy, falling 1.9 years since 2019.