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"Police were pushing into the camp after an hours-long standoff. Chan, 31, a medical tent volunteer, said protesters limped in with severe puncture wounds, but there was little hope of getting them to a hospital through the chaos outside. Chan suspects the injuries were caused by rubber bullets or other 'less lethal' projectiles, which police have confirmed were fired at protesters."
#healthcare #protests #PublicHealth #LawEnforcement #police
Medics at UCLA Protest Say Police Weapons Drew Blood and Cracked Bones - KFF Health News
In contrast to police statements, volunteer medics said they treated serious wounds as UCLA’s pro-Palestinian protest was besieged by police and counterprotesters, including some injuries that appeared to be caused by “less lethal” projectiles fired …KFF Health News
'Why is #Britain’s #MentalHealth so incredibly poor? It’s because our society is spiralling backwards'
''...out of the 71 countries it assessed, the #UnitedKingdom, alongside #SouthAfrica, has the highest proportion of people in #MentalDistress – and the second worst overall measure of mental health...'
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/10/britain-mental-health-society-neoliberalism-politicians
#ToryPoliciesInAction #neoliberalism #Health #PublicHealth
Why is Britain’s mental health so incredibly poor? It’s because our society is spiralling backwards
Even as neoliberalism destroys our dreams of a better life, politicians tell us ‘there is no alternative’. But there is, says Guardian columnist George MonbiotGeorge Monbiot (The Guardian)
You can’t be healthy without good oral health. That’s an old idea in #publichealth.
But still today, millions of Americans don’t get basic tooth cleanings and checkups – and Medicare’s coverage for dental care is practically nothing.
https://theconversation.com/caring-for-older-americans-teeth-and-gums-is-essential-but-medicare-generally-doesnt-cover-that-cost-225345
Caring for older Americans’ teeth and gums is essential, but Medicare generally doesn’t cover that cost
There is ample evidence that poor oral health plays a role in many chronic diseases.The Conversation
