Health & Environment
WHO Study Highlights Inequality as Major Factor in Non-Communicable Diseases
The Hindu1h
THE BRIEF
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A World Health Organization study released on Tuesday examined inequality in health and non-communicable diseases, focusing on cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes.
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The decade of national data collected between 2013 and 2022 confirmed that socio-economic status influences health outcomes at every stage, from initial risk exposure to disease management.
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The UN health agency urged governments to raise health-related taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks, and to tailor insurance schemes or subsidies for under-served communities.