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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Toll of Informal Jobs on Health

Informal jobs are everywhere, but their impact on health is often overlooked. A recent study dug into data from 126 countries between 2011 and 2021. It looked at how informal work affects health outcomes like life expectancy, child mortality, and access to healthcare. The findings were eye-opening. The study found that informal employment is linked to poorer health ...

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Calling All South Carolinians: How Can We Fix Our Kids' Future?

South Carolina wants to hear your ideas! The Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children is on a mission to make the state a better place for its kids. They're traveling around, holding public hearings, and inviting everyone to share their thoughts, concerns, and suggestions. What are the most pressing issues facing South Carolina's children? Is it educatio...

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