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health25 days ago•0 min saved

South Carolina Reports Three Vibrio Cases Amid Rising Gulf Coast Fatalities

South Carolina has confirmed three cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium found in coastal waters and seafood, with one associated death. While Dr. Paul Richardson of Conway Medical Center notes the national risk remains low, the CDC estimates 100 to 200 cases annually in the U.S. Florida has reported four deaths this season, and Louisiana has recorded six, highlighting a concerning trend in Gulf Coast states. The bacteria thrives in warm brackish water and can cause severe tissue damage, particularly for individuals with compromised immune systems.

via WMBF|

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public-health2 months ago•3 min saved

Coastline Health Gap: Deprivation and Migration Drive Midlife Multimorbidity

A BMJ Public Health analysis of two long-running UK birth cohorts finds that living near the coast in adolescence is not by itself linked to later multimorbidity. Instead, adults who stay in coastal areas or move there are more likely to develop multiple chronic illnesses by midlife, driven by deprivation and selective migration that concentrates poor health in coastal communities. After adjusting for neighborhood deprivation, the gap narrows, but migration patterns still leave coastal regions with higher shares of disadvantaged residents. The study calls for coordinated investment in health care, transportation, education, and employment to address coastal health inequalities.

via SciTechDaily|

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