Cancer deaths in the US have dropped steeply since 1991. But the medical and public health advances leading to these declines have been concentrated among high-income areas.
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Bushfires disproportionately expose disadvantaged communities, and a one‑size‑fits‑all recovery can deepen those inequalities.
Instead of a collective shift towards real social solidarity, the pandemic exacerbated socio-economic divisions.
There’s no evidence of widespread, systematic discrimination against white Americans. Just ask them.
Detroit has one of the highest chronic absenteeism rates in the nation, which can have devastating effects on student success.
New research puts a dollar value on the health benefits of visits to national parks within reach of the city. It works out to almost $100 worth of savings to the health budget for every visit.
Gas stoves are responsible for 12% of Australia’s childhood asthma. But replacing your cooktop might not be practical if you’re renting or struggling with cost-of-living.
Tax dollars don’t always go to the communities that need them most.
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