Lung Health Disparity: Poor English Face Higher Risk
Update: 2025-12-23
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New research reveals a stark disparity in lung health: individuals from Englands poorest backgrounds with serious lung conditions face a significantly higher risk of emergency hospital admissions than their wealthier counterparts. This injustice is particularly evident in deprived areas like Blackpool, Manchester, Hastings, and Burnley, where COPD claims over twenty thousand lives annually. Experts call for urgent action to close deprivation gaps through better diagnosis, smoking support, rehab programs, clean air, and community services, as nearly half a million respiratory admissions could be avoided yearly. As flu cases surge, the NHS braces for a challenging winter, with low-income patients underlying lung issues exacerbating the risk of complications without immediate national action.
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