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Why People Jump From Buildings: Risks, Real Incidents, and Prevention

The phrase "guy jumping off building" describes a high-risk act with severe or fatal outcomes. This evergreen explainer outlines why such incidents occur, key risk factors, real...

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Lives Cut Short: Understanding Causes, Consequences, and Prevention

"Lives cut short" refers to premature deaths that occur before a society or cohort’s expected age, measured as potential years of life lost (PYLL). This framing shifts focus f...

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Understanding Reports of Deaths Related to Vaping: Causes, Context, and Public Health Response

This article explains the context around reports of a man dying from vaping. When public health officials investigate, they look for a timeline between vaping use and illness, i...

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