Analysis of NHS England data reveals children in England's most deprived areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections, with experts linking it to air pollution, poor housing, and systemic inequalities, urging government action.
NHS England data shows children in England's most deprived areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections. Experts from Impact on Urban Health and UCL link this to air pollution, poor housing, and systemic inequalities, urging government action on the Clean Air Act.
Three people have died and at least six others were infected in a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization said. One case is laboratory-confirmed and five are suspected. One patient is in intensive care in South Africa. Investigations are ongoing, including sequencing of the virus.
