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EPA Air Quality Monitors Disproportionately Located in Whiter Neighborhoods
New research reveals that the Environmental Protection Agency's air quality monitors are disproportionately located in whiter neighborhoods in the US, leaving communities of color less protected from dangerous pollutants; the study suggests this disparity may be due to political factors and institut...
EPA Air Quality Monitors Disproportionately Located in Whiter Neighborhoods
New research reveals that the Environmental Protection Agency's air quality monitors are disproportionately located in whiter neighborhoods in the US, leaving communities of color less protected from dangerous pollutants; the study suggests this disparity may be due to political factors and institut...
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20% Bias Score
€7 Million to Boost Child Vaccination Rates in Four Major Dutch Cities
The Dutch government is investing €7 million in targeted vaccination campaigns across Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, and Utrecht to raise child vaccination rates, particularly in low-income neighborhoods where rates are significantly lower than the 90% needed for herd immunity.
€7 Million to Boost Child Vaccination Rates in Four Major Dutch Cities
The Dutch government is investing €7 million in targeted vaccination campaigns across Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, and Utrecht to raise child vaccination rates, particularly in low-income neighborhoods where rates are significantly lower than the 90% needed for herd immunity.
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40% Bias Score
Global Rise in Childhood Type 1 Diabetes: Finland Shows Highest Rate
Global childhood type 1 diabetes cases increased by 40% since 1990, reaching over 222,000 in 2021; Finland had the highest rate (70/100,000), while mortality fell to 4,280 deaths, highlighting a complex interplay of factors including access to healthcare and environmental influences.
Global Rise in Childhood Type 1 Diabetes: Finland Shows Highest Rate
Global childhood type 1 diabetes cases increased by 40% since 1990, reaching over 222,000 in 2021; Finland had the highest rate (70/100,000), while mortality fell to 4,280 deaths, highlighting a complex interplay of factors including access to healthcare and environmental influences.
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20% Bias Score
Greek Volunteer Doctors Bridge Healthcare Gaps on Remote Islands
The volunteer medical group "Digenis Akritas" has been providing crucial healthcare services to underserved island populations in Greece for 12 years, addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to specialists in remote areas.
Greek Volunteer Doctors Bridge Healthcare Gaps on Remote Islands
The volunteer medical group "Digenis Akritas" has been providing crucial healthcare services to underserved island populations in Greece for 12 years, addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to specialists in remote areas.
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48% Bias Score
Walgreens Explores Privatization Amid US Pharmacy Industry Crisis
Walgreens, facing financial difficulties and decreased profitability, is reportedly considering going private amid a wider struggle in the US pharmacy industry that disproportionately affects minority communities, and is marked by decreased prescription drug reimbursement rates and increased online ...
Walgreens Explores Privatization Amid US Pharmacy Industry Crisis
Walgreens, facing financial difficulties and decreased profitability, is reportedly considering going private amid a wider struggle in the US pharmacy industry that disproportionately affects minority communities, and is marked by decreased prescription drug reimbursement rates and increased online ...
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40% Bias Score
African Women Scientists Combat Malaria and Systemic Barriers
The documentary "Think Outside The Box" profiles African women scientists researching neglected tropical diseases, like Amelie Wamba who combats malaria using innovative methods and advocates for increased resources, highlighting their resilience and contributions despite systemic challenges.
African Women Scientists Combat Malaria and Systemic Barriers
The documentary "Think Outside The Box" profiles African women scientists researching neglected tropical diseases, like Amelie Wamba who combats malaria using innovative methods and advocates for increased resources, highlighting their resilience and contributions despite systemic challenges.
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16% Bias Score
Lifestyle and Health at 60 Strongly Predict Dementia Risk by 80
A study of 45,000 older adults found that lifestyle, genetics, and health at age 60 strongly predict dementia by age 80; factors like low cognitive scores and poor health increased risk, while education and physical activity were protective; socioeconomic disparities significantly impact risk.
Lifestyle and Health at 60 Strongly Predict Dementia Risk by 80
A study of 45,000 older adults found that lifestyle, genetics, and health at age 60 strongly predict dementia by age 80; factors like low cognitive scores and poor health increased risk, while education and physical activity were protective; socioeconomic disparities significantly impact risk.
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28% Bias Score
Global Disparities in Premature Birth Survival Rates
A discussion of the global problem of premature births, highlighting survival rate disparities between developed and developing countries, associated health risks, and the need for improved healthcare access and socioeconomic conditions.
Global Disparities in Premature Birth Survival Rates
A discussion of the global problem of premature births, highlighting survival rate disparities between developed and developing countries, associated health risks, and the need for improved healthcare access and socioeconomic conditions.
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0% Bias Score
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