Tag #Healthcare Inequalities

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Preventable Deaths Among People with Learning Disabilities in Wales

A report reveals that people with learning disabilities in Wales die an average of 20 years earlier than the general population, with 39% of these deaths deemed avoidable due to insufficient care, prompting calls for improved healthcare access and support.

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Learning Disabilities Linked to 20-Year Reduced Life Expectancy in England

A report reveals that individuals in England with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years sooner than the general population, with avoidable deaths reaching 39% in 2023, highlighting significant healthcare inequalities.

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Abortion Bans Disproportionately Impact Hispanic Women, Leading to Increased Birth Rates

A recent study reveals that since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the average distance traveled by American women seeking abortions has increased to 300 miles, leading to a 2.8% rise in births nationally, disproportionately impacting Hispanic women (3.8% increase).

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Global Cancer Research Funding: A Disparity in Investment

A study in The Lancet Oncology reveals that while \$51.4 billion was invested globally in cancer research between 2016 and 2023, funding disparities exist between high-income and low-income countries, with the US contributing the most and low-income countries receiving only \$48.4 million.

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French League Against Cancer President Highlights Healthcare Inequalities in Cancer Care

Philippe Bergerot, newly elected president of the French League Against Cancer, highlights the need for improved cancer patient care in France, citing insufficient support and unequal access to treatment, leading to a manifesto with ten recommendations submitted to the French president.

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