Public Health in the News (8/6/17 – 8/12/17)

By Grace Bellinger – Blog Editor

Global

• Analysis by Spanish researchers suggests that tai chi may reduce the incidence of falls by improving the balance of older adults.

National

• Study shows that stroke risk has decreased in recent years for men, but not for women.
• Observational study suggests that women with sleep problems during pregnancy have an increased risk of giving birth prematurely.
• Nationally representative survey shows that 1 in 8 American adults meet the criteria for alcoholism.
• U.S. mortality rate for colorectal cancer is increasing for white young and middle-aged adults.