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fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Life expectancy gap for Black Bostonians is growing, health officials warn

Boston's Black residents' life expectancy gap compared to non-Black residents doubled from 3.3 years in 2013 to 6.6 years in 2024, with Black life expectancy at 76.2 years versus 82.2 years for others.
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fromBoston.com
10 months ago

West Nile virus detected in two Boston mosquito samples

Two mosquito samples in Boston tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first positive cases this summer.
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