Sentences with phrase «persistent health gaps»

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Breastfeeding has many health benefits for infants, yet there are persistent gaps in breastfeeding rates between black and white infants in the United States.

The interactive infographic below examines the gaps in data and understanding for four health - relevant air pollutants (particulate matter, ozone, mercury and persistent organic pollutants) and describes what is needed to design the next - generation indicators to address them.

From legislative frameworks to classroom practices, gender - sensitive curricula, sexual and reproductive health information, education and services, and data collection, the new Joint Programme will provide a coordinated and collaborative response to the persistent gender gap in education — with a specific focus on adolescent girls and young women between the ages of 10 and 24.

Persistent gaps in education and health associated with socioeconomic disadvantage impose enormous burdens on individuals, communities, and societies worldwide.

The legislation recognizes that achieving excellence in American education depends on providing access to opportunity for all children, and that increasing inequality within external social, economic, health and community factors — traditionally viewed as outside of the domain of schools — have a significant influence on academic outcomes and a persistent achievement gap.

By using contingent work as a screening method, health systems can find more qualified candidates despite the persistent skills gap in the industry.

In view of the most recent estimates of life expectancy showing a persistent gap across urban, rural and remote areas, [118] it is essential to focus on health services in all areas of Australia.