US EditionNearly one-quarter of e-Scooter injuries involved substance impaired riders
- A study published on May 1 in PLOS Medicine found that globally, men have a higher risk of mortality from conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS compared to women.
- This disparity arises despite men and women having similar rates of high blood pressure and diabetes, with differences influenced mainly by socially-constructed gender roles.
- Men smoke significantly more than women in most countries, increasing their risk for conditions like high blood pressure, while women face higher obesity rates in many regions.
- Angela Chang stated that medicine must accept sex differences and design treatments accordingly, while Sarah Hawkes noted data reveal where men's and women's health journeys diverge.
- This research suggests that a gender justice approach and encouraging men's participation in preventive care could reduce health inequities globally.
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Nearly one-quarter of e-Scooter injuries involved substance impaired riders
About 25% of 7350 patients hospitalized for scooter-related injuries between 2016 and 2021 were using substances such as alcohol, opioids, marijuana and cocaine when injured. The findings underscore the urgent need to strengthen safety regulations, enforce helmet use, and reduce substance use among scooter riders.
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High Blood Pressure, Diabetes More Fatal For Men
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