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U.S. Early Adult Mortality Soars 70% Since 2010

2/1/2025

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A startling study from the University of Minnesota shows that early adult mortality in the U.S. has skyrocketed since 2010, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, deaths among 25 to 44-year-olds soared by 70% compared to before 2011, driven mainly by drug overdoses, accidents, and heart disease. Urgent policy reforms are essential to combat this crisis.

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A startling study from the University of Minnesota shows that early adult mortality in the U.S. has skyrocketed since 2010, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, deaths among 25 to 44-year-olds soared by 70% compared to before 2011, driven mainly by drug overdoses, accidents, and heart disease. Urgent policy reforms are essential to combat this crisis.