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Health Study Highlights Premature Deaths Among Poor Blacks
Washington AP report on a International Journal of Epidemiology study covering 1980 to 1986. Among 121,560 premature deaths from 12 treatable illnesses, blacks accounted for most. pneumonia, appendicitis and related conditions were leading killers in 15 to 44 age group. Experts link lack of routine care, transportation, and insurance barriers to higher mortality, urging expanded access and primary care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Journal of Epidemiology
U.S
Eugene Schwartz
District of Columbia Commission of Public Health
Marc Rivo
District of Columbia Academy of Family Physicians
Mauguier
Rivo
Reed V. Tuck
Dr. Tuckson