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A new study finds that air-quality alert systems in South Korea, covering over 51 million people, reduce youth respiratory health spending by 30% and adult cardiovascular costs by 23%, proving these alerts have real, measurable health benefits. This research shows that such systems generate net benefits of at least $28.6 million, with a minimum return of $7 for every $1 spent, making a powerful case for protecting these public health programs from data manipulation.
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A major new study tracking families across three generations reveals that children born to young mothers today are significantly more disadvantaged than those born 25 years ago, with worse physical and mental health for mothers and their infants. This research provides critical data for understanding how poverty and poor health are passed from one generation to the next, which is essential for designing effective social policies.
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New research reveals that a significant number of households in the Basque Country are living in “hidden” energy poverty—meaning their energy problems go unmeasured and unreported by official statistics. This is important because it means current policies may be overlooking the most vulnerable people, who are struggling with inadequate heating or cooling despite not fitting the typical definitions used by governments.
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