The decline in life expectancy through 2021 was the second in two years, according to the state health agency. Meanwhile, Iowa has discovered its first possible case of monkeypox, and New York is working to fix the public toilet crisis.
AP: Colorado’s drop in life expectancy is being blamed on COVID and drugs
Life expectancy in Colorado fell for the second year in a row in 2021. It’s a decline of that kind, driven by the pandemic, that hasn’t been seen in decades, data from the state Health Department shows. The average life expectancy of Colorado residents dropped to 78 years in 2021. … the main causes of the decline were COVID-19 and overdose deaths. (Daily, 7/2)
Iowa has first case of monkeypox
Fox News: Iowa health officials say first possible case of monkeypox in state
A man in Iowa has contracted the state’s first possible case of monkeypox, health officials say. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, the person was likely infected during a recent international trip and is in isolation. Officials are conducting contact tracing to trace possible exposure to others. (all, 7/3)
Bloomberg: Sexual health clinics need resources on monkeypox, study shows
Health officials should review how they define cases of monkeypox and immediately allocate more resources to sexual health clinics, the researchers said, as new infections surge across Europe. The first study of 54 monkeypox patients in the UK found their symptoms differed from those seen in previous outbreaks and could potentially be confused with other infections such as shingles and syphilis, increasing the risk of misdiagnosis. increases. (Patton, 7/1)
And New York City bemoans its lack of bathrooms –
NPR: New York City officials are working to increase the number of public restrooms
Despite having the largest population in the country, New York City has about 1,400 public restrooms, according to a 2019 city report. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine said Tuesday at a rally and press conference at New York City Hall that more toilets are in place. “That number weighs against a city of eight and a half million people [people]low,” he said. (Confront, 7/3)
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