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What a 20-Year Study Reveals About Military Mortality

What happens when those who serve their country return home? While much attention focuses on the visible scars of war—physical injuries, PTSD, and suicide—less is known about the broader risks to long-term health and mortality among veterans. A recent study sheds light on the factors that influence mortality in U.S. service members and veterans, offering […]

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The Changing Link Between Income Inequality and Mortality

For decades, the relationship between income inequality and mortality shaped conversations about public health. Early studies in the 1980s and 1990s found a strong connection: as income inequality rose, mortality rates climbed. But new research spanning 30 years—from 1989 to 2019—flips this script, challenging long-held beliefs and offering fresh insights for public health practitioners. Let’s […]

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What a 20-Year Study Reveals About Military Mortality

The Changing Link Between Income Inequality and Mortality

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