shermandarlene+FollowTransplant Waitlist Inequality ExposedDid you know girls and Black kids in the UK are less likely to even make it onto the kidney transplant waiting list? A new study found girls are 12% less likely, Black children 19% less likely, and kids from poorer backgrounds 33% less likely to be listed compared to their peers. Even in a universal healthcare system, these gaps are real and start shockingly early. More awareness and action are needed to fix this! #HealthInequality #TransplantAwareness #KidneyTransplant #Health #BodyHealth60Share
itaylor+FollowWhy Do Men Skip the Doctor?Turns out, men are way more likely to die from stuff like high blood pressure, diabetes, and HIV—not because they get sick more, but because they just don’t go to the doctor! A huge global study found that guys often skip checkups, ignore symptoms, and miss out on early treatment. Social norms (think: 'tough it out') and lack of time play a big role. Maybe it’s time to rethink what being 'tough' really means? #MensHealth #HealthInequality #PreventiveCare #Wellness #HealthAwareness #Health12Share
Kathleen Lucas+FollowYour Zip Code = Your Lifespan?Wild stat: where you’re born in the US can literally add or subtract decades from your life. A new Yale study found that babies born in California or New York gained over 20 years in life expectancy since 1900, while some Southern states barely added 3 years. Washington, D.C. went from one of the worst to one of the best, thanks to public health changes. Meanwhile, places like Kentucky are still stuck. Proof that policy, poverty, and even smoking bans can make or break your future. #LifeExpectancy #HealthInequality #PublicHealth #USNews #PolicyMatters #Health00Share
Joseph Bradley+FollowIncome Gap Impacts Liver Cancer SurvivalDid you know your income could affect your chances of surviving liver cancer? A Swedish study found people with lower household incomes are way more likely to die from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) than those with higher incomes. Turns out, lower-income patients are less likely to get diagnosed early or receive life-saving treatments. Researchers are now pushing for targeted screening in poorer areas to catch liver issues sooner. Healthcare inequality is real, and it’s literally a matter of life or death! #HealthInequality #LiverCancer #HealthcareAccess #MedicalResearch #Health60Share
