#health-inequities

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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

At least 80% responsibility for ill health in old age down to individual, says study

Individuals are responsible for at least 80% of ill health in old age, and government should legislate alcohol restrictions like smoking rules.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago

Religious groups among those dismayed at state Senate's passage of euthanasia bill

Religious leaders and some politicians oppose New York's Medical Aid in Dying Act, citing ethical concerns and potential health inequities.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 year ago

People Are Twice as Likely to Die During Pregnancy in States With Abortion Bans

Pregnant individuals in abortion-ban states face higher death risks, particularly Black women who are disproportionately affected.
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