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Unexpected Assassins: Beware of Coconuts, Hippos, and… Vending Machines?
We are all aware that a car crash, an encounter with a lion or a tornado might kill us one day but what if I told you you should really be more frightened of falling coconuts. It turns out that...
Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems are fundamental components of national infrastructures, serving as the backbone for health, governance, and child protection advancements...
🎉 Exciting News 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that MakeDeathsCount has been chosen for the prestigious Rita Wilson Seed Grant by the Yale School of Public Health! This incredible opportunity...
The disparity in civil registration between low and middle-income countries has reached critical levels, posing significant challenges, particularly in addressing public health issues. Implementing...
Caffeine, the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive substance, is an integral part of daily life for millions. Found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and various other beverages, caffeine has...
Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce our newest partnership with StandOut Search & StandOut Connect , a pioneering program powered by Polsky Center at the University of Chicago. This...
One striking feature revealed by mortality data in East Asia is the region’s remarkable longevity. Countries such as Japan and South Korea consistently rank among the top nations globally in...
As the world continues to find ways to improve public health, the analysis of mortality data stands as a key instrument in deciphering the health trends and challenges faced by societies globally. The...
Snakebite envenoming is a significant public health concern and affects a multitude of countries. Each year, two million of the 4.5 – 5.4 million global snakebite victims develop clinical...
Mortality data, or the collection and analysis of deaths in a particular area, is especially significant for natural disaster preparedness. The data allows specific areas to analyze what natural...