More heart deaths among young Americans: but why? 

Summarised by Centrist

Recent research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association outlines a concerning trend in heart health in the United States. While overall death rates from infective endocarditis have declined, there is a significant increase in mortality among young adults aged 25 to 44. 

The study, conducted by Dr Sudarshan Balla, theorises a connection between this rise and the ongoing opioid crisis, affecting states like Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. 

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