Young care leavers dying early a national tragedy
A new review has revealed a stark public health crisis, showing that young people leaving the care system have a death rate approximately four times higher than the general population. This alarming mortality gap has been characterized as a 'national tragedy,' highlighting serious vulnerabilities faced by care leavers during their transition to independence.
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Young care leavers dying early a 'national tragedy'
A new review has revealed a stark public health crisis, showing that young people leaving the care system have a death rate approximately four times higher than the general population. This alarming mortality gap has been characterized as a 'national tragedy,' highlighting serious vulnerabilities faced by care leavers during their transition to independence.
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