Today I heard about the early death of a Romany woman aged only 44. I am so grieved to hear of so many deaths at such young ages in the Romany community.
Gypsy Travellers from all groups with a nomadic culture and identify have far worse health status than the mainstream population (For academic evidence, please see:
http://www.shef.ac.uk/content/1/c6/02/55/71/GT%20report%20summary.pdf
)
Sadly and almost incredibly, those who are settled into houses have worse health status than those who regularly travel, although house dwelling may be effect, not cause.
Father God, I pray for the family of this young woman, and the family of E, who was buried today, that they will be aware of you being very near to them and that you will comfort them in their grief. Strengthen them as individuals and families to seek and find ways to improve and protect the health of those who survive. I pray especially for E's widow, and for T's children, that you will watch over them and be their protector and refuge.
I pray that you would motivate our whole nation to eliminate the exclusion and prejudice that results in this terrible, lethal inequality in health.
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