Air pollution ranks as the second leading cause of death globally
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Air pollution ranks as the second leading cause of death globally

June 20, 2024 9:50 pm
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WEB DESK: A recent report by the Health Effects Institute (HEI) has unveiled alarming figures: every day, nearly 2,000 children succumb to health complications stemming from air pollution, now identified as the second-largest risk factor for premature death worldwide. In 2021 alone, air pollution contributed to a staggering 8.1 million

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Study: global life expectancy to rise, obesity & health risks loom
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Study: global life expectancy to rise, obesity & health risks loom

May 18, 2024 8:14 pm
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LONDON – New research forecasts a rise in global life expectancy over the next three decades, with significant gains anticipated in Africa. However, rising obesity and other health factors are expected to increase the burden of poor health. Life Expectancy Predictions According to the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and

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