Part 5/8:
Examining Specific Mortality Drivers
Delving deeper into the data, several specific causes of death exhibited significant increases. Transport-related incidents showed a rising death toll, a trend that remains unexpected. Alcohol-related deaths and homicides among young adults have also seen dramatic spikes, which prompts inquiry into societal shifts influencing these figures.
Additionally, rates of deaths related to endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic disorders have also risen, underscoring the impact of dietary habits prevalent in the United States—often characterized by unhealthy consumption patterns including refined sugars and ultra-processed foods.