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Living in poor neighborhoods raises risks for heart disease and stroke
02-14-2007 · EurekAlert!According to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine, the incidence of heart disease and associated fatalities are higher for people who live in poor neighborhoods verses those who live in more affluent areas.
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