Why Are White Death Rates Rising

stability, and a better future for the next generation. The Washington Post article by Robert J. Samuelson discussed how the death rates of non Hispanic middle aged whites has gotten significantly worse throughout the years, and as a result men were dying even younger. The causes of death are most often suicide, overdose, or alcohol related. Researchers have attributed these deaths to be a direct result of income inequality and the social crisis. Therefore, I believe the American Dream is killing us.

Why Middle-Aged White Males Death Rate Is Rising Over the past decade suicide rates have been either stagnant or have been decreasing over all of the demographics of people. One demographic of people's suicide rate, on the other hand, has risen at a substantial rate. Scientists and researchers have just started studying this trend and have yet to draw one specific reason on why middle aged white males suicide rates are climbing. The suicide rate for this demographic of people has just surpassed the

have been linked to higher suicide rates. Durkheim’s study on suicide during the industrial revolution supports this theory as he states that, “people were increasingly disconnected from their communities and that this social upheaval had a greater effect on suicide rates than other factors like wealth” (Winner & Collishaw, 2011). Interestingly enough, despite the increase of media attention on suicide, no studies have been published that explain why suicide rates vary among different groups. However

Suicide is defined as death caused by self-directed injury or behavior with the intent to die as a result of the decision made (Center for Disease Control, 2015). A consistent definition is important from a public health perspective to assure the proper preventative measures are taken. Identification of high-risk groups (disparities) allows practitioners to assist in early detection and prevention. This paper explores the disparity of sex in relation to national suicide rates along with the epidemiology

that augment to rising suicide rates. Suicide continues to be a global problem with a universal question of why. “The study of genealogical tables indicate that some families have a very high incidence of suicide” (David Lester). A common example would be the Hemingway family where Ed Hemingway, who prevented the suicide of his father in law Ernest Hall, ultimately committed suicide after suffering a major financial loss. Three of Ed Hemingway’s six children chose the same fatal death as their father

United States, people are left with the question: Why? While there are numerous theories, one of the most debated ideas has coined its name from the city of Ferguson, Missouri. The death of an unarmed black eighteen-year-old man named Michael Brown outraged the citizens of Ferguson; which is a predominantly black society on the north side of St. Louis. Other blacks involved in altercations with the police (that subsequently ended in their deaths) sparked even more unrest, generating rifts between

Angus Deaton published their article “Rising morbidity and mortality in midlife among white non-Hispanic Americans in the 21st

Are Studies of Premature Babies and Child Mortality Ethical? In today's society, biomedical health issues have been rising, and due to both the media and very opinionated people being involved, these issues have brought much controversy to the medical world. Child mortality and premature birth is just one out of many of the controversial health topics out there, however with a countless number of children who are affected by abuse and parental negligence, it can be argued as one of the most

Life Expectancy: Why I Should I Be Worry? The year, 2016, is one of the most interesting year of my entire life. Starting the year as a senior who was graduating then as a freshmen in one on the top college in Texas, my life had been turn upside down and side to side with every struggle as of that of the young millennial who struggling to find out a path in the world. Adding to the struggle, I had gotten injured many time, more than I could count. From falling hurting my back then tripping on almost

participation rates due to sportsmanship could be the reason why teen obesity has occurred in the Pilsen community. Obesity is a disease that affects many Americans, including Latino children and adolescents. Obesity is a gateway medical