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High levels of PCBs in blood can lead to premature death
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 28 (ANI): High levels of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), a group of environmental pollutants, in the blood can lead to premature deaths, according to a study.
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Northeast cyclist bikes from Delhi to Manipur to raise awareness on pollut
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 07 (ANI): Pollution is the largest environmental health risk across the world causing millions of premature deaths. With a spike in pollutants in the atmosphere and increased numbers of vehicles, many people are now raising environmental concerns.
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Climate change, air pollution causing millions of premature deaths: Study
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 02 (ANI): Climate change and air pollution are causing millions of premature deaths, a recent study suggests.
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Say no to tobacco: Protect health, reduce poverty, promote development
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco kills more than seven million people each year. Over six million deaths are a result of direct consumption, whereas 890 000 are the result of passive smoking. Nearly 100 million premature deaths have
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Higher tobacco taxes can help South Asia kick the butt
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 11 (ANI): Higher taxes on tobacco could reduce smoking rates in South Asia by at least one-third and avoid 35-45 million premature deaths, according to a recent study.
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