There were major ethnic, religious, and social differences in the risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 infection, between the second and third waves of the pandemic in England, finds ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Staffing shortages at nursing homes across the United States are severe in disadvantaged areas where needs may be greatest, researchers say.
Aug 15, 2022
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In Australia, the likelihood of living for at least five years after being diagnosed with cancer has risen from 51% to 70% over the past 30 years. But not everyone has the same opportunity.
Jul 11, 2022
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People living in disadvantaged areas are at increased risk of readmission to hospital and death after a heart attack coinciding with treatment disparities, a new Australian study has found.
May 5, 2022
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Chromosomal changes implicated in disease are linked to social and economic disadvantage, finds a study of 473 families, published online in the Journal of Medical Genetics.
Sep 23, 2019
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When a new alcohol supermarket opens up in your neighbourhood you might think it's a great place to get a cheap bottle of wine. But what if one is set to open in a disadvantaged area with a high number of existing outlets, ...
Aug 1, 2017
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Researchers from Monash University have conducted a study into the frequency and testing patterns for vitamin D deficiency which raises questions about best practice and the financial impact on health spending in Australia.
Aug 11, 2015
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All children with early language problems are at increased risk of struggling at school, and having reduced employment opportunities and life chances, but the risk of early language problems is disproportionately high for ...
Jan 15, 2015
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A study by the University of Liverpool has found that people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) who live in deprived areas have worse growth and lung function than people living in more advantaged areas.
Jan 29, 2013
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Oxford researchers have highlighted how the role of children's centres across the UK has changed. According to their report, children's centres have increasingly become more focussed on the most disadvantaged rather than ...
Jun 25, 2015
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