mortality

Here's a statistic bound to stiffen the resolve of health care reformers: The number of yearly U.S. deaths linked to lack of health insurance is now thought to be nearly 45,000 -- about 2.5 times more than previous estimates seven years ago. That means one person dies every 12 minutes. Why the...

The funeral industry is usually seen as a defensive sector, a safe haven for investors during a recession. Indeed, in their most recent quarter, the four publicly traded deathcare companies all posted increased revenue per funeral. Of course, people continue to die in a recession but funerals are...

Two headlines in my local paper today made me re-think the phrase, "silver lining." Because according to The Oregonian today, the bad economy has a green lining. Specifically, our landfills and our health can thank the falling GDP for better results. The health statistics, especially, surprised...