Mortality

Israeli study:

Strong community ties linked to lower mortality risk

Study of more than 1.2 million Israelis finds kibbutz residents have significantly lower mortality risk than haredi and non-haredi Jews living in urban communities.

Vaping’s deadly illusion:

The ‘safe’ cigarette that may scar the lungs for life

Major study links electronic cigarettes to a sharply higher risk of incurable lung disease, as Israeli health data show high smoking rates, weak enforcement in many cities, and growing concern over vaping among haredi youth and yeshiva students.

Mortality in Gaza: lies and statistics

Media and politicians have consistently (and knowingly?) misled people about the number of deaths in Gaza but a series of articles in various publications have questioned their veracity., so that the tide is turning. It's about time. Op-ed.

The power to grow

Just as we know the inevitability of death, we also need to comprehend the redeeming power of growth and change.

Vaccination in Israel: Challenging mortality figures?

Analysis by infectious disease specialist claims mismatch between data published by authorities and reality on the ground.

Study suggests plasma therapy for Covid-19 largely ineffective

Mortality rates in plasma & placebo groups virtually identical.

Health Ministry:

'About 40% of COVID-19 deaths below average age in Israel'

Official data: Out of 936 dead, 65 were under 60, and 236 were aged 80-70; 'youngest to die in Israel of coronavirus was 19 years old.'

Mortality and hope

Just as we know the inevitability of death, we know the inevitability of growth, the “hope” that breaks through the chains of mortality.

What are the leading causes of death in Israel?

The leading cause of death in Israel for both men and women is cancer, as it is around the world.