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"How long will Modi govt live in denial?": Jairam Ramesh flags World Bank
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday took a jibe at the Centre, citing the World Bank's report, which expresses concern over air pollution in the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan foothills.
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Sand, dust storms affect 330 million worldwide, cause 7 million premature
Updated : 8 months ago IST
A recent report by the United Nations' World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has revealed that sand and dust storms, intensified by climate change, are causing serious health and environmental issues, affecting over 330 million people across 150 countries, Al Jazeera reported.
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Consumption of ultraprocessed foods linked to rising premature deaths: Stu
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) shows that premature deaths attributable to consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) increas
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Experience High-Tech Air Purification with the SHARP-QNET Air Purifier on
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 6: Air pollution transcends borders, necessitating collective action. According to WHO, a staggering 99 per cent of the global population breathes unsafe air, resulting in 6.7 million premature deaths each year. These alarming statistics underscore th
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GenForce 100 per cent Mono PNG NGRS & Dual Fuel Conversion Kit: Answer
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 28: DG sets are widely used in the industrial and commercial sectors in Delhi-NCR, especially during power outages, providing a crucial backup power source. However, these sets contribute significantly to the alarming air pollution levels in the region. The emission
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Premature deaths due to cardiovascular and strokes in India are due to lac
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Lack of awareness about the disease and delay in seeking appropriate treatment has been identified as the reason for deaths due to cardiovascular and stroke, reveals a study.
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WHO lauds Sri Lanka's efforts on trans fat to prevent premature deaths fro
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The World Health Organization on Tuesday lauded Sri Lanka for enacting legislation on trans-fat to protect health and prevent premature deaths from coronary heart disease.
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Study links ultraprocessed foods to premature deaths
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers found that increased consumption of these foods was linked to more than 10% of all-cause premature, preventable deaths in Brazil in 2019.
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Coal power plant pollution in India could lead to additional premature dea
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): A recent study shows that the number of premature deaths due to coal-fired thermal power plant pollution has increased by 60 per cent in cities including Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi/NCT and Bengaluru.
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'Diseases of despair' have soared over past decade in US
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 10 (ANI): 'Diseases of despair', such as substance abuse, alcohol dependency, and suicidal thoughts and behaviours, have soared in the US over the past decade, reveals an analysis of health insurance claims data published in the online journal BMJ Open.
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Reduced use of AC during peak summers could help prevent premature deaths:
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Wisconsin [USA], July 19 (ANI): You have heard about the excessive use of air conditioners being one of the factors influencing global warming and climate change. But did you know, use of air conditioners during peak summers is also one of the causes behind premature deaths?
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These public health interventions could prevent millions of premature deat
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 10 (ANI): To reduce the incidence of premature death from cardiovascular disease (CVD), people must maintain lower blood pressure, cut sodium intake, and eliminate trans fat from their diet, suggests a new study.
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