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Established EU Countries Healthier Than Newcomers
Study says quality years could be extended with more elder-care funds

Pregnant Rural Women More at Risk
Poverty, social deprivation among factors boosting odds of preeclampsia, hypertension

Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
14% for whites, 19% for blacks, 21% for Hispanics and 27% for others, study says

Barriers to Good Asthma Care Detailed
Allergists say poor access, distrust of docs behind inequalities in treatment

Gas Stove Emissions Boost Asthma in Inner-City Kids
Using cooking appliances as heat source a hallmark of urban poverty, study notes

Standard Hepatitis C Treatment Cost-Effective for Prisoners
Study finds therapy reduces new infections, cuts outlays

Poverty Raises Mortality Risk With Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Getting chemotherapy did improve chances of survival, study found

Why Some Kids Are Bullied From the Start
Study finds early aggression, harsh parenting, economic status combine to make a victim

Lack of Insurance Raises Abused Babies’ Death Risk
Poorer access to care may play a role, experts say

Seniors in Poor Areas More Likely to Die After Surgery
Study raises questions about disparities in outcomes, but offers no concrete answers

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