Population Health

Mental health, care of acute and chronic conditions, primary care access and prevention, and maternal and perinatal health were identified as key focus areas among a majority of states.

Prenatal exposure to air pollution was associated with childhood obesity risk in a recent study, highlighting the urgent need for environmental health awareness.

Significant gaps in arthritis subtype awareness among US adults underscore the need for improved health literacy and more targeted public health efforts.

US ovarian cancer mortality rates declined from 1999 to 2020, but significant disparities remain across age, race, and geographic regions, highlighting the need for targeted public health efforts.

The market for artificial sweeteners has been projected to increase by almost 75% from 2025 through 2033, or from $3.11 billion to $5.44 billion.

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, highlighting the growing risks of UV radiation and encouraging the use of protective measures to reduce sun-related health threats.

The recent increase in prolonged emergency department (ED) stays and boarding times for older adults reveals systemic challenges in US hospital care.

From the impact of rising grocery prices to disparities in myeloma outcomes, check out news from the Center on Health Equity & Access this past week.

This new meta-analysis looked to better solidify connections between atopic dermatitis and environmental irritants, such as climate change and pollution.

Osteoarthritis leads the burden, projected to affect 50% of postmenopausal women by 2045.

Rising grocery prices are forcing most Americans to shift toward ultraprocessed foods, leading to increased health risks and exacerbating existing disparities, particularly among underserved communities.

In 2025, each issue of Population Health, Equity & Outcomes will feature a profile of a health system leader transforming care in their area of expertise. This issue spotlights a conversation with Ken Cohen, MD, executive director of translational research at Optum Health.

A global surge in rheumatoid arthritis with local hotspots highlights the need for targeted public health interventions.

Tariff increases threaten the US economy and health care costs, impacting managed care affordability and member financial stability.

Research from Anjali Vaidya, MD, FACC, FASE, FACP, Temple University Hospital, reveals critical care gaps for patients with methamphetamine-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and integrated support.

Men’s Health Month 2025 encourages men to adopt preventive care and healthy lifestyle habits to improve overall health outcomes.

US workers facing high economic hardship, especially those in lower-wage occupations, were significantly more likely to report fair or poor health, underscoring persistent disparities in worker well-being.

The most prevalent types are prostate cancer among men and breast cancer among women.

Women, older adults, and low-income countries are impacted most; researchers call for urgent public health interventions.

Concurrent hypertension and type 2 diabetes significantly increase mortality risk, emphasizing the need for targeted health interventions to improve outcomes.

Pediatric mental health crises surge as emergency department (ED) waits exceed 12 hours, highlighting urgent needs for systemic health care improvements.

New respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention products significantly reduce infant hospitalization rates, highlighting the importance of timely vaccination and nirsevimab administration.

As National Women’s Health Week approaches, new global data highlighting projected rises in breast and ovarian cancer through 2050 is prompting renewed calls for gender-specific prevention strategies that address evolving health risks for women.

Sexual minority individuals face countless barriers to health care and are at a heightened risk of unwanted pregnancy.

Smoking prevalence is projected to decline by 2035, yet health consequences persist due to slower reductions among older adults.

Sleep duration and sleep pattern score were both independently associated with obesity occurrence, and there was a nonlinear relationship between obesity and sleep duration.

Despite widespread concern following the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, researchers found no significant changes nationwide in obstetrician and gynecologist (OBGYN) practice locations.

From Crohn disease to uncomplicated urinary tract infections and beyond, the FDA issued several high-impact drug approvals last month.

Findings from the interviews offer insight into potential strategies for reducing binge eating among patients who experience food insecurity.

Experts at leading health care conferences last month called for further research into the health effects of microplastics and prompted immediate action to limit exposure.