Who Pays for the Death Surge?

Insurance Giants Sound Alarm as Excess Deaths Plague Western Nations

October 25, 2024

A Message from Dr. McMillan

Excess mortality trends have been ignored by politicians, but finally, the insurance industry is breaking through the narrative and highlighting the reality. What can be done about this unusual change, and what is the cause? I have been asking for an investigation since early 2022, when there was a 9-times increase in excess deaths (compared to 2018) across Europe among the 14- to 44-year-olds, based on EuroMOMO data.

How many lives could have been saved if public health had done their job of investigating?

Sincerely,

Dr. Philip McMillan

In this week's October 25, 2024 update:

  • Excess Deaths: Who pays for the death surge?.

  • Vejon: This week’s Vejon video highlight.

  • Health: The best way to safely wash fruits and vegetables.

  • Infographic: Insurance giants sound alarm over excess deaths.

  • Covid-19: Vaccination had limited impact on care home death rates.

  • Dementia: Tibetan Herb shows promise for treating MCI.

  • News: Medical news in brief

  • Donate: Support Vejon MED with a contribution

  • Courses: Path to health and wellness course

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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

EXCESS DEATHS

  • Swiss RE identifies respiratory infections, cardiovascular issues, cancer, and metabolic disorders as primary factors driving increased mortality rates.

  • Insurance projections through 2033 indicate elevated excess deaths until at least 2027 in US and 2028 in UK.

  • Traditional actuarial tables based on stable mortality patterns no longer accurately reflect current insurance risks.

  • Despite clear evidence of mortality pattern changes, government and academic research remains notably absent from the discussion.

Why is this important: Unprecedented shifts in mortality patterns across Western nations signal a potential public health crisis, with insurance industry data revealing sustained elevated death rates. This reality demands urgent investigation, especially given the concerning lack of academic and governmental research response.

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HEALTH

  • Fresh produce can harbor harmful contaminants, with 46% of food-borne illness cases coming from fruits and vegetables.

  • Cold running water is the simplest and safest washing method, with no real advantage to using vinegar or baking soda.

  • Different produce types require different washing techniques - firm vegetables can be scrubbed while berries should only be washed before eating.

  • No washing method completely eliminates germs; only cooking above 60°C can fully kill all harmful microorganisms.

Why is this important: Proper produce washing is crucial since 46% of food-borne illnesses stem from fruits and vegetables, yet simple cold water proves most effective for cleaning - eliminating the need for trendy vinegar or baking soda solutions that may actually compromise food texture and taste.

INFOGRAPHIC

COVID-19

  • Vaccinating care home residents led to a small reduction in deaths during 2021, with effects diminishing during the booster program.

  • A 10% increase in resident vaccination rates only reduced mortality by 1%, equivalent to 22 fewer deaths weekly nationwide.

  • Early vaccination programs showed modest success, but booster shots after September 2021 showed no significant reduction in deaths.

  • Reduced COVID deaths were mainly attributed to less deadly variants like Omicron and increased natural immunity from previous infections.

Why is this important: Understanding that COVID mortality reductions were primarily driven by less lethal variants and natural immunity, rather than vaccination programs, helps inform future public health strategies and resource allocation for elderly care facilities. This insight challenges initial assumptions about vaccine effectiveness in care homes.

DEMENTIA

  • Terminalia chebula, a Tibetan medicinal herb, shows potential for treating mild cognitive impairment (MCI) based on a comprehensive literature review.

  • The herb's 171 chemical components, including flavonoids and tannins, may mitigate MCI symptoms through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

  • T. chebula demonstrates neuroprotective properties, shielding neurons from oxidative stress and supporting synaptic plasticity and cerebral blood flow.

  • Researchers recommend further studies to explore specific chemical components, establish quality standards, and address challenges in MCI treatment.

Why is this important: Terminalia chebula's potential to treat mild cognitive impairment is significant, as it offers a natural, multi-faceted approach to mitigating symptoms through its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties. This Tibetan medicinal herb shows promise in improving quality of life for those affected by MCI, a precursor to Alzheimer's disease.

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MEDICAL NEWS IN BRIEF

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

🚥 Multiple COVID-19 mRNA Vaccinations Boost Nasal Immunity Against SARS-CoV-2: Multiple mRNA vaccinations create a dual defense system by generating antibodies that migrate from blood to nasal passages, providing stronger protection at viral entry points and potentially longer-lasting immunity against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants.  [SOURCE]

🚥 Standing More May Increase Circulatory Risks Without Improving Heart Health: Popular workplace solutions like standing desks may actually increase health risks through circulatory issues while failing to improve cardiovascular health. Instead of static standing, incorporating regular movement and structured exercise throughout the day offers better protection against heart disease. [SOURCE]

🚥Vitamin D Deficiency in Early Life May Accelerate Thymus Aging and Increase Autoimmune Disease Risk: Early-life vitamin D deficiency accelerates thymus aging, creating a "leaky" immune system that fails to properly filter out cells that attack healthy tissue. This discovery explains the link between vitamin D deficiency and autoimmune diseases, emphasizing the critical need for supplementation during childhood. [SOURCE]

🚥 Short Exercise Bursts Under 30 Minutes Enhance Brain Function More Than Longer Workouts: Brief, vigorous workouts under 30 minutes, particularly cycling and HIIT, offer more cognitive benefits than longer exercise sessions, challenging traditional assumptions about workout duration. This finding makes brain-boosting exercise more accessible and time-efficient for busy adults.  [SOURCE]

🚥Video Games Boost Cognitive Performance, Study Finds: Challenging long-held assumptions about leisure activities, these findings reveal distinct pathways to well-being: video gaming enhances cognitive function, making players perform up to 13.7 years younger mentally, while physical exercise specifically improves mental health - helping people optimize their lifestyle choices for targeted benefits.  [SOURCE]

🚥 Novel Bacteriophages Found Thriving on Household Toothbrushes and Showerheads: While discovering hundreds of new bacteriophages on bathroom items might seem alarming, this research reinforces our understanding that we coexist with a rich microbial world, most of which is harmless when proper cleaning routines are maintained.

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