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Health ministry moots compulsory insurance for refugees, asylum seekers

Deputy minister says this will help cover treatment costs and curb new medical bill arrears involving non-citizen patients.

Health ministry moots compulsory insurance for refugees, asylum seekers

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Strokes Rates Are Rising in Young Adults—Experts Reveal How To Cut Risk

It's not clear why younger people are having more strokes, but rising rates of obesity, diabetes and even vaping may play a part.

  • Young adults (20-54) now twice as likely to experience stroke compared to 30 years ago.
  • High blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and tobacco use are primary stroke risk factors.
  • Prevent hypertension, diabetes, avoid smoking to reduce young adult stroke risk.

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