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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.
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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20% Bias Score
London Police Chief Highlights Disparity in Black Boy Mortality Rates
Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley stated that black boys in London are far more likely to die by age 18 than white boys, highlighting systemic issues within policing and broader societal factors contributing to this disparity.
London Police Chief Highlights Disparity in Black Boy Mortality Rates
Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley stated that black boys in London are far more likely to die by age 18 than white boys, highlighting systemic issues within policing and broader societal factors contributing to this disparity.
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40% Bias Score
Study: Men Face Higher Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Mortality
A new study reveals men are over twice as likely to die from takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) than women, with an 11.2% mortality rate among nearly 200,000 US patients hospitalized between 2016 and 2020; the disparity is not fully understood but may involve hormonal differences and d...
Study: Men Face Higher Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Mortality
A new study reveals men are over twice as likely to die from takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) than women, with an 11.2% mortality rate among nearly 200,000 US patients hospitalized between 2016 and 2020; the disparity is not fully understood but may involve hormonal differences and d...
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28% Bias Score
Sharp North-South Divide in Premature Female Mortality Rates Revealed
Analysis of Office for National Statistics data reveals a significant disparity in premature female mortality rates across England and Wales, with Blackpool South showing a rate 3.4 times higher than Wokingham, exposing a clear North-South divide linked to socioeconomic factors.
Sharp North-South Divide in Premature Female Mortality Rates Revealed
Analysis of Office for National Statistics data reveals a significant disparity in premature female mortality rates across England and Wales, with Blackpool South showing a rate 3.4 times higher than Wokingham, exposing a clear North-South divide linked to socioeconomic factors.
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52% Bias Score
US Cancer Deaths Fall Overall, But Rise in Several Types
A new report reveals that overall cancer deaths in the US are declining, with annual decreases of 1.7 percent for men and 1.3 percent for women between 2018 and 2022; however, deaths from several cancers, including melanoma and pancreatic cancer, are rising due to factors like obesity, aging, and de...
US Cancer Deaths Fall Overall, But Rise in Several Types
A new report reveals that overall cancer deaths in the US are declining, with annual decreases of 1.7 percent for men and 1.3 percent for women between 2018 and 2022; however, deaths from several cancers, including melanoma and pancreatic cancer, are rising due to factors like obesity, aging, and de...
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44% Bias Score
UK Launches Men's Health Strategy to Tackle Mortality Gap
The UK government is launching a men's health strategy to address the four-year shorter life expectancy of men compared to women, focusing on lifestyle factors, healthcare access, and societal barriers.
UK Launches Men's Health Strategy to Tackle Mortality Gap
The UK government is launching a men's health strategy to address the four-year shorter life expectancy of men compared to women, focusing on lifestyle factors, healthcare access, and societal barriers.
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16% Bias Score
Canada's Life Expectancy Plateaus, Challenging Retirement Planning Assumptions
Canada's life expectancy has plateaued since 2016, impacting retirement planning and pension systems, due to factors including the lingering effects of COVID-19, slower medical advancements, increased opioid deaths, and the legalization of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).
Canada's Life Expectancy Plateaus, Challenging Retirement Planning Assumptions
Canada's life expectancy has plateaued since 2016, impacting retirement planning and pension systems, due to factors including the lingering effects of COVID-19, slower medical advancements, increased opioid deaths, and the legalization of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).
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24% Bias Score
US Child Health Declines Significantly, Mortality Rates Soar
A recent study in JAMA found a 15-20% increase in chronic conditions among US children from 2011 to 2023, with mortality rates 80% higher than in other high-income countries from 2010-2023, driven by factors like firearm injuries, substance abuse, and reduced healthcare access.
US Child Health Declines Significantly, Mortality Rates Soar
A recent study in JAMA found a 15-20% increase in chronic conditions among US children from 2011 to 2023, with mortality rates 80% higher than in other high-income countries from 2010-2023, driven by factors like firearm injuries, substance abuse, and reduced healthcare access.
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36% Bias Score
UK Mortality Rate Worsens Among Under-50s, Exceeding Other Wealthy Nations
A study reveals the UK's mortality rate among under-50s is worsening compared to other wealthy nations due to rising deaths from drug poisonings, injuries, and suicides, with drug-related deaths in 2019 three times higher than the median of 21 other countries.
UK Mortality Rate Worsens Among Under-50s, Exceeding Other Wealthy Nations
A study reveals the UK's mortality rate among under-50s is worsening compared to other wealthy nations due to rising deaths from drug poisonings, injuries, and suicides, with drug-related deaths in 2019 three times higher than the median of 21 other countries.
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68% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Significant Increase in Early Death Risk
A study across eight countries found a 3% increase in early death risk for every 10% rise in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption; UPF is linked to up to 13.8% of premature deaths in countries like England and the US, prompting calls for tighter regulation and taxes on UPF.
Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Significant Increase in Early Death Risk
A study across eight countries found a 3% increase in early death risk for every 10% rise in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption; UPF is linked to up to 13.8% of premature deaths in countries like England and the US, prompting calls for tighter regulation and taxes on UPF.
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48% Bias Score
China's Maternal and Child Health: Significant Improvements in 2024
In 2024, China's maternal mortality rate was 14.3 per 100,000 live births, infant mortality was 4 per 1,000, and under-five mortality was 5.6 per 1,000; these improvements are due to expanded healthcare infrastructure and personnel, and China is exporting this expertise, delivering 63,800 babies abr...
China's Maternal and Child Health: Significant Improvements in 2024
In 2024, China's maternal mortality rate was 14.3 per 100,000 live births, infant mortality was 4 per 1,000, and under-five mortality was 5.6 per 1,000; these improvements are due to expanded healthcare infrastructure and personnel, and China is exporting this expertise, delivering 63,800 babies abr...
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28% Bias Score
England to Launch Consultation on Men's Health Strategy Amidst High Premature Mortality
England will launch a consultation for its men's health strategy this month, aiming to address the significantly higher premature mortality rate among men compared to women, which is linked to lifestyle factors, lower health literacy, and societal expectations.
England to Launch Consultation on Men's Health Strategy Amidst High Premature Mortality
England will launch a consultation for its men's health strategy this month, aiming to address the significantly higher premature mortality rate among men compared to women, which is linked to lifestyle factors, lower health literacy, and societal expectations.
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40% Bias Score
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