Segregation fuels faster spread of infectious diseases, study finds

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Source: Nickjamison

Structural inequalities, including wealth inequality and social segregation, not only make certain groups more vulnerable during public health crises but also accelerate the spread of infectious diseases through society, according to a team of international researchers. 

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