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For health equity, location matters
A new study has found that Detroit’s air pollution is linked to asthma. It said that the city’s air quality deteriorated over time, with the levels of pollution as high as 120 micrograms per cubic metre in some areas. The study further showed that children under the age of 18 are more likely to have…
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Long Covid has been found to be linked to increased risks of death, heart and lung problems
People with long coronavirus infections were more likely to have heart attacks, stroke and heart failure, as per a study. “People with long coronavirus were more likely to have cardiovascular events including arrhythmias, stroke and heart failure. Pulmonary conditions were also common,” the study said. People with long coronavirus were also more likely to have…
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A recent study suggests that eating lunch with healthy ingredients may help reduce obese people
The Healthy, Hunger- Free Kids Act of 2010 reformed the school lunch program and the National School Breakfast Program, which provided meals to 30 million children. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 20% of children and adolescents age 2-19 are obese, which can lead to lifetime health complications including high…