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 28 August 2008

Over Forty Year Life Discrepancy Between Some Nations - W.H.O. Study

A three year study on the social determinants of health commissioned by the UN's World Health Organization shows that how long you live can very well depend on where you live. The study shows a dramatic disparity in health care availability based on public policies, funding and focus. The study calls on all nations to include health care provisions and implications in all laws, policies and programs.

Jerry Piasecki reports.

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