Death

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What It Means to Legalize Assisted Death

More countries are looking to legalize versions of a right to die that are not only assisted, but accepted

Governance

On COVID-19, the United States Still Lags Behind Peer Countries

The United States continues to have among the highest rates of mortality from COVID-19 in the world

Governance

Just How Do Deaths Due to COVID-19 Stack Up?

Despite a likely undercount in many places, COVID is among the leading causes of death in most countries  

Aging

COVID Deaths in Rural China

Funerals and traditions during Spring Festival travel

Governance

COVID-19: Death in Excess

True death counts from the virus are likely much higher than official numbers

Poverty

The Double Threat of COVID-19 in Africa

Deaths from health-care disruptions due to COVID-19 are almost certain to outnumber deaths from the coronavirus itself

Food

COVID-19 Shows Us It's Time to Tackle Obesity and Overweight

Lessons and cautionary tales from the anti-smoking movement show us a way to move forward

Governance

Five Problems With the Swedish Approach to COVID-19

As herd immunity remains elusive, Sweden’s experience seems to be a cautionary tale—Norway and Denmark have fared better

Governance

Uncertainty and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Understand and embrace uncertainty to get the most out of forecasts

Urbanization

Religion and COVID-19—Keeping Faith in the Battle Against Coronavirus

Faith leaders and their organizations can and should serve as crucial allies in the fight against COVID-19—and many are