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WHO: Social Factors Impact Health More Than Genetics

5/7/2025

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A striking report from the World Health Organization uncovers that social factors like housing and education can influence health even more than genetics. Alarmingly, there's a 33-year life expectancy gap between nations such as Japan and Chad. The WHO calls on governments to prioritize public services, aiming to bridge these health disparities that heavily burden marginalized communities and children.

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A striking report from the World Health Organization uncovers that social factors like housing and education can influence health even more than genetics. Alarmingly, there's a 33-year life expectancy gap between nations such as Japan and Chad. The WHO calls on governments to prioritize public services, aiming to bridge these health disparities that heavily burden marginalized communities and children.