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A line chart displaying the U.S. twin birth rate from 2015 to 2024, measured in twin births per 1,000 total births. The rate declined from approximately 33.5 in 2015 to 30.1 in 2024, with a noticeable drop occurring around 2019.

U.S. twin birth rate

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A choropleth map shows the percent change in gestational hypertension rates from 2016 to 2024, by state. The U.S. overall increase is 73%. Idaho, New York and New Mexico saw the smallest increases at under 40% while Hawaii, Pennsylvania and Wyoming saw the largest increases at over 130%.

<span style="display: block;text-wrap:balance;">Change in gestational hypertension rate from 2016 to 2024</span>

Data: National Center for Health Statistics; Map: Sami Sparber/Axios

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A map shows reported measles cases by state, as of July 26, 2026. South Carolina and Utah report the most, with 670 and 522 cases respectively. Five other states report more than 100 cases, seven states report none. All other states and Washington, D.C. reported less than 20 cases.

Reported measles cases, by state

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