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Bridget Jevens
Mon, 05/05/2008

Unnatural Causes

Why Place Matters

Last Thursday I went to a video premiere of “Place Matters”, which is the fifth episode in the video documentary series Unnatural Causes…is inequality making us sick? (see Meghan's previous Blog for a preview) I have to say as I walked into English High School in Jamaica Plain I was surprised to see how many high school students were present. There were parents, non-profit educators and executive directors there as well, but the sheer fact that about 45 high school students gave up their Thursday afternoon and night to come watch a community video in their auditorium was inspiring.

The video raised the question: why is your street address such a good predictor of your health?  read more »

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