Death Rates Drop But Inequality Remains | Pierre News

Federal death rates hit a historic low last year, driven by drops in drug overdoses, gun violence, and car crashes—especially in Northeast states like New Jersey and Rhode Island, where long-term investments in healthcare, traffic safety, and gun control are paying off. Meanwhile, states like New Mexico, Arizona, Iowa, and Oklahoma continue to struggle with rising death rates tied to drugs, falls, and chronic illness, while new calculation methods mean caution is needed when interpreting the data. Progress is real—but it’s not universal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f76887643cc5f25c