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How Politics And Health Are Intertwined
FromShort Wave
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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Jun 14, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Political polarization is affecting Americans' health, according to a new study. Researchers find higher levels of premature death in Republican-leaning counties compared to those in Democratic-leaning ones. The higher mortality in GOP counties is across the board – everything from heart disease to suicide. Allison Aubrey talks to Emily Kwong about what may be causing these disparities.
Released:
Jun 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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