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The link between inequality and anxiety

Richard Wilkinson · TED

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Why are global levels of anxiety and depression so high? Social epidemiologist Richard Wilkinson presents compelling data on the impact of inequality on mental health and social relationships in countries around the world. "Inequality," he says, "is the enemy between us."

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Institution
TED
Department
TED Salon Novo Nordisk
Speaker
Richard Wilkinson
Year
2021
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Medicine and health
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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