A new study from researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) found that Massachusetts neighborhoods given the lowest grades on historic redlining maps had 86% higher annual opioid-related overdose death rates than those given the highest grades. The study, published in the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, suggests that the long-term effects of historical disinvestment continue to affect health outcomes based on where people live.
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Study Links Historic Redlining to Higher Opioid Overdose Death Rates in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods
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November 4, 2026
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A study from Boston Medical Center reveals that neighborhoods in Massachusetts with the lowest grades on historic redlining maps experience significantly higher opioid overdose death rates. This research highlights the ongoing impact of historical disinvestment on health outcomes. While the study focuses on the U.S., it underscores issues of inequality and public health that are relevant to Iran's socio-economic landscape.
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