- Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that diabetes death rates in the U.S. have declined to some of their lowest levels in years, reversing a spike seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the third quarter of 2024, there were 26.4 deaths per 100,000 people, down from a peak of 31.1 in 2021. Experts say the pandemic worsened outcomes for people with diabetes, who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and may have struggled with disease management during disruptions to health care and daily routines. While deaths have declined since 2021, they haven’t returned to pre-pandemic levels. Researchers caution that diabetes death trends are difficult to interpret due to shifting definitions, recording practices, and the fact that diabetes often contributes to deaths without being listed as the primary cause. (Article here)
May 2, 2025
Public Health/Prevention | Tea Leaves