Rochester Epidemiology Project

‘Deaths of Despair’ contribute to 17% rise in Minnesota’s death rate during COVID-19 pandemic

March 13, 2023 sarah JonasResearch Results

According to a new study published by Mayo Clinic researchers, the COVID-19 pandemic was linked to a 17% increase in the death rate in Minnesota during the first year of the pandemic compared to the two previous years.

Mayo research provides insights into high-risk younger demographics for severe COVID-19

July 19, 2021 sarah JonasResearch Results

Using data from 9,859 COVID-19 infections, Mayo Clinic researchers have new insights into risk factors for younger populations, some of which differ significantly from their older counterparts. People younger than 45 had a greater than threefold increased risk of severe infection if they had cancer or heart disease, or blood, neurologic or endocrine disorders, the research found. These associations were weaker in older age groups. The study was published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues

November 16, 2020 sarah JonasResearch Results

In a retrospective case study, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that antibiotics administered to children younger than 2 are associated with several ongoing illnesses or conditions, ranging from allergies to obesity. The findings appear in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.