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The “double jeopardy” lifestyle effect

International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

Why is lifestyle behaviour important to health? However, neighbourhood socioeconomic status is equally important for health and wellbeing. How is socioeconomic disadvantage related to lifestyle behaviour? Socioeconomic disadvantage usually exists at two ecological levels: individual and neighbourhood.

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Racism and Codeswitching Are Aging Our Brains

Black Health Matters

Racism is not just dangerous for your mental and emotional health; it can age your brain. A new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association found that “repeated exposure to racial discrimination has been associated with a greater incidence of brain health disorders.”

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Hepatitis C

Gideon

Chronic hepatitis C often does not cause any symptoms for many years, but can eventually lead to serious health problems, including liver damage, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. History of Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a serious medical condition that can have major long-term effects on the health of those who are infected.