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It’s clear, the rich live longer. But middle-income nations complicate the story
It is widely known that countries with high per-capita wealth have long life expectancies, but just how strong is the correlation across the board? In this video, Hans Rosling, professor of international health at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, explores the visual data that details the link between gross domestic product (GDP) and longevity.
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Social psychology
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Fairness and equality
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Work
Does capitalism make ‘non-playable characters’ of us all? An uncanny exploration
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Sex and sexuality
For ages, solo sex was hardly taboo. What led to its centuries-long dry spell?
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Home
Whether above a pub or in a castle, our childhood homes leave an indelible mark
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Demography and migration
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Work
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Human rights and justice
The staggering cruelty of Ireland’s Church-run ‘mother and baby homes’
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Economics
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