Did you even read the article? It talks about rising death rates due to preventable causes like smoking, obesity, alcohol, and opioid abuse. While the changes may seem minor, they are indicative of larger social issues.
EDIT: Looking through your submission history, it's all links to a dubious site, www.fightaging.org. Surprised you didn't just provide a direct link.
EDIT: Looking through your submission history, it's all links to a dubious site, www.fightaging.org. Surprised you didn't just provide a direct link.