Publications by authors named "Stephen Utulor"
Trends and Patterns in Obesity-Related Deaths in the US (2010-2020): A Comprehensive Analysis Using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (CDC WONDER) Data.
Kosisochi E Achara Inelefo R Iyayi Okechukwu C Erinne Oluwadamilola D Odutola Uvieroghene P Ogbebor Stephen N Utulor
Cureus
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Obesity is a major public health challenge in the U.S., linked to numerous chronic diseases and increased death rates; this study examines obesity-related deaths from 2010 to 2020 using CDC data.* -
- The research found a rise in obesity-related mortality rates from 1.8 to 3.1 per 100,000 people over the decade, with older adults, particularly those aged 55-74, showing the highest rates.* -
- Significant disparities were observed, with males and Black or African American individuals facing higher mortality rates, indicating a need for targeted public health interventions and further research to address obesity management.*
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has made a global impact on the daily lives of humanity, devastating health systems, and cataclysmically affecting the world's economy. Currently, the Standard Public Health Protective practices consist of but are not limited to wearing masks, social distancing, isolating sick and exposed people, and contact tracing. Scientists around the globe undertook swift scientific efforts to develop safe and effective therapeutics and vaccines to combat COVID-19.
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