Inequality’s Impact on Health
KPFA - Against the Grain
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The Effects of Medical Care Are Limited
CS: Health care is not the major force producing health in a population. He says lifestyle choices, health-related behaviors fall far short of explaining it. CS: Poor people are sicker and die younger than richer people due to social factors such as poverty. Hawaii recognizes importance of politics in terms of producing health,. It's the most upstream factor.
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