Tag: Health equity
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Ethnic Minorities in England and Diabetes Tech Access
Overview: A gap in access to diabetes technology New analysis shows that people from ethnic minority backgrounds in England are less likely to have access to the latest diabetes technology, even though they are more likely to live with diabetes. Devices such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can improve blood sugar control, reduce complications, and…
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Bridging the Gap: Ethnic Minorities in England Face Barriers to Diabetes Tech
Overview: A growing disparity in diabetes technology access New analyses indicate a troubling trend: people from ethnic minority backgrounds in England are less likely to have access to the latest diabetes technology, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), even though they are more likely to live with diabetes. This gap raises concerns about equity in…
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Let Them Eat Cake: Inequitable Fixes for Obesity Favor the Wealthy
Introduction: A Fix on the Table, Unequal in Practice In public debates about obesity, experts often propose adjustments to food systems, medical care, and lifestyle support. The rhetoric may sound egalitarian—everyone deserves a healthier future. Yet the practical reality is stark: many proposed fixes are priced out of reach for the people who need them…
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Let Them Eat Cake: The Obesity Fix That Only the Wealthy Can Access
Introduction: A Medical Breakthrough with a Built-in Inequality In the fight against obesity, modern medicine has delivered a promising tool: GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide. These drugs have shown remarkable efficacy in helping people lose substantial weight when combined with lifestyle changes. But there is a stark reality behind the headlines: the most effective…
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Let Them Eat Cake: We Have a Fix for Obesity, but Only the Wealthy Can Afford It
Introduction: A Bold Claim Meets Hard Reality The headline sounds provocative: a cure for obesity exists, yet only the wealthy can access it. While the flippant phrasing mirrors a century of policy theater around public health, the underlying concern is real. If a medical or technological breakthrough promises substantial weight loss, but is priced out…
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Vaccine Policy, Class, and the Erosion of Public Health Protection: An Interview with Dorit Reiss
Overview: Why Dorit Reiss weighs in on vaccine policy In a period marked by rapid shifts in public health norms, legal scholar Dorit Reiss offers a rigorous lens on how vaccine policy intersects with class and access to protection. Her work has long scrutinized the legal frameworks that govern vaccine mandates, exemptions, and the very…
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New rules reshaping private maternity care in public hospitals
What’s changing and who it affects From 1 January, a sweeping change takes effect for consultants who hold public-only contracts. The vast majority will no longer be permitted to treat private patients within public hospital settings. While the rule spans several specialties, its impact on maternity care—where private patients in public hospitals have historically sought…
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Low-density Suburbs Linked to Obesity and Inequality: New Research
Overview: What the study reveals A recent body of research highlights a troubling pattern: low-density suburbs are more closely tied to higher obesity rates and greater social inequality than denser, transit-focused urban areas. The findings suggest that where people live, how neighborhoods are designed, and how communities connect to essential services can materially shape health…
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Low-density suburbs linked to obesity and inequality, research reveals
New findings spotlight how suburb design affects health A growing body of research is drawing a direct line between the low-density layouts of many modern suburbs and two persistent public health challenges: rising obesity and widening inequality. While individual choices matter, planners and health experts say the built environment can either facilitate healthy habits or…
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Monitoring STI Epidemics in EU/EEA: Insights from 2024 and the Path to 2025 Targets
Overview: Where the EU/EEA stands on STI surveillance in 2024 The 2024 report on monitoring responses to sexually transmitted infection (STI) epidemics across EU/EEA countries provides a comprehensive snapshot of prevention and control efforts. It tracks surveillance capacity, data quality, and progress toward interim targets set for 2025 to curb transmission, improve prevention, and ensure…