William Young calls terminations illegal, berates agency for discrimination

Our analysis confirms the continued existence of different Americas within the USA. One's life expectancy varies dramatically depending on where one lives, the economic conditions in that location, and one's racial and ethnic identity. This gulf was large at the beginning of the century, only grew larger over the first two decades, and was dramatically exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These results underscore the vital need to reduce the massive inequity in longevity in the USA, as well as the benefits of detailed analyses of the interacting drivers of health disparities to fully understand the nature of the problem.

After years of steady gains against poverty and inequality, the recent funding cuts threaten Africa’s health systems. New, resilient funding is vital

Canada’s auditor general finds minimal progress in First Nations health, showing reconciliation without accountability leaves systemic inequities intact.

Training, service delivery, and financing are done separately in dentistry and general health care, which has influenced reimbursement structures, access to services, and outcomes.

Background: Black Americans have lower wealth, income, and education and higher mortality rates than White Americans, especially during childhood. Objective: To document the extent and persistence of ...