Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds
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Medical study finds Trump policies will increase lung disease deaths.
How This Affects You
Trump's healthcare and environmental policies may increase your risk of respiratory illness and premature death.
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Pulmonary specialists and public health experts published a study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine analyzing Trump's second-term policies across 10 areas including healthcare access, environmental regulation, and workplace protections. The researchers concluded these policies will drive soaring rates of lung disease and premature death. The study examines cuts to health programs, environmental rollbacks, and reduced vaccine uptake.
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Pulmonary specialists published findings in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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