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Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Life expectancy gap for Black Bostonians is growing, health officials warn

Boston's Black residents' life expectancy gap compared to non-Black residents doubled from 3.3 years in 2013 to 6.6 years in 2024, with Black life expectancy at 76.2 years versus 82.2 years for others.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Guardian view on men's health: the needs of different groups can only be addressed in a functioning system | Editorial

Men, on average, have lower life expectancy than women by around four years in the UK. They account for three-quarters of all deaths by suicide and are more likely to smoke and be overweight. Young men are more likely than young women to die as a result of accidents, violence or overdoses. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with around 12,000 deaths every year.
Public health
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
6 months ago

A new guide in Brooklyn for measuring access to opportunity. How does your area stack up?

Brooklyn neighborhoods show stark disparities in commute times, health, safety, housing, economic opportunity, and environmental exposures resulting in wide outcome gaps.
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