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London: fatal lung conditions 'more likely' in deprived boroughs
2016-06-06 19:57:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: People living in some of Londons most deprived areas have up to twice as much chance of dying from life-threatening lung conditions from cancer to asthma as those in the richest areas, new research has shown. The research, by the British Lung Foundation charity, prompted the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to call for urgent measures to improve air quality and reduce pollution in the capital. The British Lung Foundation conducted a major study, called The Battle for Breath, into respiratory health...
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Cuts 'worst in most deprived areas'
2014-01-30 04:19:45| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Labour says the most disadvantaged areas of England are facing disproportionately large spending cuts.
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GUATEMALA: Groups claim Alianza workers deprived of $6m
2014-01-27 14:07:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Workers making clothing for JC Penney, Macy's, Kohl's and Wal-Mart at the Alianza Fashion factory in Guatemala were deprived of more than $6m in back wages, benefits and pension funds when the company shut down last year, a new report claims.
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