COVID-19 in Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Counties
These slides compare COVID-19 coronavirus cases and deaths in rural and urban areas.
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Just Released – COVID-19 in Rural America – Is There Cause for Concern?
News ReleaseWhile to date big cities and major urban areas have seen the greatest number of coronavirus cases and deaths, a new KFF analysis finds the growth rate is now higher in rural areas, where the population tends to be older, younger people are more likely to have high-risk health conditions, and there are fewer intensive-care…
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COVID-19 in Rural America – Is There Cause for Concern?
Issue BriefWhile to date big cities and major urban areas have seen the greatest number of coronavirus cases and deaths, this analysis finds the growth rate is now higher in rural areas.
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COVID-19 Models: Can They Tell Us What We Want to Know?
Policy WatchThis blog gives a primer on epidemiological models for Covid-19 (coronavirus). It describes the uses and the types of models used, then lists a number of examples of different types of models and some key findings. The post also describes the limitations and assumptions related to these models, and how to use the information they provide more effectively.
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Drug Overdose Deaths Have Declined Nationally and in Most States, Though Some States Have Seen Increases
FeatureWhile drug overdose deaths have declined nationally and in most states, 19 states have seen increases since 2017.
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What Do We Know About Infant Mortality in the U.S. and Comparable Countries?
FeatureAn updated slideshow examines infant mortality rates in the United States, including variations by race and ethnicity and comparisons with similar countries.
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What Do We Know about Cardiovascular Disease Spending and Outcomes in the United States?
FeatureAlthough mortality rates for cardiovascular disease have fallen dramatically over the past three decades, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. This slideshow explores the prevalence, disease burden, disparities, outcomes, care, and costs of cardiovascular disease in the United States.
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A Snapshot of Cancer Spending and Outcomes
FeatureA Snapshot of Cancer Spending and Outcomes_JAMA 062116 Download VIEW JAMA INFOGRAPHIC…
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Visualizing Health Policy: A Snapshot of Cancer Spending and Outcomes
News ReleaseThis Visualizing Health Policy infographic provides details on cancer spending and outcomes in the United States.
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Visualizing Health Policy: A Snapshot of Cancer Spending and Outcomes
OtherThis Visualizing Health Policy infographic provides details on cancer spending and outcomes in the United States. The U.S. cancer mortality rate, 203 deaths per 100,000 population, was slightly lower than in comparable countries in 2010. Among cancers, lung cancer is the largest contributor to disease burden for both men and women.