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Health inequalities are a growing problem worldwide
11-28-2006 · EurekAlert!Global health inequalities are substantial, growing and influenced by economic, social and health-sector variables as well as geography, a study concludes in the November issue of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
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- Health inequalities are a growing problem worldwide
11-10-2006 · EurekAlert!
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- Experts advise world policies to cope with causes, rising consequences of creeping desertification
12-14-2006 · EurekAlert!
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- Global momentum for smoke-free indoor environments at tipping point
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- Combating counterfeit rX from China
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