WHO Announces Air Pollution Summit in Accra to Tackle ‘Public Health Emergency’ 07/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The World Health Organization (WHO) will host a summit on air pollution in Accra, Ghana in 2024, the organization announced on Thursday. The summit will be the second ever to address air pollution, which is responsible for millions of premature deaths each year, and the first to be held in Africa. The announcement was made […] Continue reading -> Africa Climate Summit Ends With Calls for Carbon Tax, Debt Relief and Green Investment 06/09/2023 Stefan Anderson Over 20 African countries unanimously adopted the Nairobi Declaration on Wednesday, a document that sets out the continent’s demands for climate finance and debt relief ahead of the United Nations climate negotiations in Dubai later this year. The declaration calls for a global carbon tax on the use and trade of fossil fuels, low-interest loans […] Continue reading -> Children in 98% of African Countries at High or Extreme Risk from Climate Change – UNICEF 04/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The health, development and safety of children in 98% of African countries are severely threatened by the effects of climate change, according to a new report by UNICEF. The report, published ahead of the start of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi on Monday, found that children in 48 of the 49 African countries for […] Continue reading -> Rapid Methane Cuts Essential to Meet Climate Targets – Would Generate Health Co-Benefits 31/08/2023 Disha Shetty International climate targets cannot be met without rapid and drastic cuts to global methane emissions, according to a series of reports published on Wednesday by the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA). The reports found that reducing methane emissions by 45% by 2030 would avert nearly 0.3C degrees of global warming by 2045, a margin […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> Heatwaves: Develop ‘Urban Heat Maps’ to Protect the Vulnerable says WHO 10/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Mayors and other municipal officials should develop “urban heat maps” to identify and protect those most vulnerable to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) official Maria Neira urged on Wednesday. Many people in urban areas stifling under heat waves cannot afford cooling systems while conditions for outdoor workers not protected by legislation have become dangerous, […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] Continue reading -> Dengue Cases Soar in Americas as Mosquitoes Find New Habitats 02/08/2023 Stefan Anderson The number of dengue cases in the Americas has surpassed three million this year, as climate change makes people more vulnerable to the disease and the world more hospitable to the mosquitoes that carry it. Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are providing a boon to the Aedis aegypti mosquito, the main carrier of dengue. 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Africa Climate Summit Ends With Calls for Carbon Tax, Debt Relief and Green Investment 06/09/2023 Stefan Anderson Over 20 African countries unanimously adopted the Nairobi Declaration on Wednesday, a document that sets out the continent’s demands for climate finance and debt relief ahead of the United Nations climate negotiations in Dubai later this year. The declaration calls for a global carbon tax on the use and trade of fossil fuels, low-interest loans […] Continue reading -> Children in 98% of African Countries at High or Extreme Risk from Climate Change – UNICEF 04/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The health, development and safety of children in 98% of African countries are severely threatened by the effects of climate change, according to a new report by UNICEF. The report, published ahead of the start of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi on Monday, found that children in 48 of the 49 African countries for […] Continue reading -> Rapid Methane Cuts Essential to Meet Climate Targets – Would Generate Health Co-Benefits 31/08/2023 Disha Shetty International climate targets cannot be met without rapid and drastic cuts to global methane emissions, according to a series of reports published on Wednesday by the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA). The reports found that reducing methane emissions by 45% by 2030 would avert nearly 0.3C degrees of global warming by 2045, a margin […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> Heatwaves: Develop ‘Urban Heat Maps’ to Protect the Vulnerable says WHO 10/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Mayors and other municipal officials should develop “urban heat maps” to identify and protect those most vulnerable to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) official Maria Neira urged on Wednesday. Many people in urban areas stifling under heat waves cannot afford cooling systems while conditions for outdoor workers not protected by legislation have become dangerous, […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] Continue reading -> Dengue Cases Soar in Americas as Mosquitoes Find New Habitats 02/08/2023 Stefan Anderson The number of dengue cases in the Americas has surpassed three million this year, as climate change makes people more vulnerable to the disease and the world more hospitable to the mosquitoes that carry it. Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are providing a boon to the Aedis aegypti mosquito, the main carrier of dengue. […] Continue reading -> While Anti-Smoking Policies Cover 70% of Global Population, Taxation is Under-Utilised 31/07/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 5.6 billion people – 71% of the world’s population – are now covered by at least one tobacco protection policy adopted by their national governments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report published today. That is five times more people than were protected in 2007, when the comprehensive set of anti-smoking policies, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Children in 98% of African Countries at High or Extreme Risk from Climate Change – UNICEF 04/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The health, development and safety of children in 98% of African countries are severely threatened by the effects of climate change, according to a new report by UNICEF. The report, published ahead of the start of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi on Monday, found that children in 48 of the 49 African countries for […] Continue reading -> Rapid Methane Cuts Essential to Meet Climate Targets – Would Generate Health Co-Benefits 31/08/2023 Disha Shetty International climate targets cannot be met without rapid and drastic cuts to global methane emissions, according to a series of reports published on Wednesday by the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA). The reports found that reducing methane emissions by 45% by 2030 would avert nearly 0.3C degrees of global warming by 2045, a margin […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> Heatwaves: Develop ‘Urban Heat Maps’ to Protect the Vulnerable says WHO 10/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Mayors and other municipal officials should develop “urban heat maps” to identify and protect those most vulnerable to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) official Maria Neira urged on Wednesday. Many people in urban areas stifling under heat waves cannot afford cooling systems while conditions for outdoor workers not protected by legislation have become dangerous, […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] Continue reading -> Dengue Cases Soar in Americas as Mosquitoes Find New Habitats 02/08/2023 Stefan Anderson The number of dengue cases in the Americas has surpassed three million this year, as climate change makes people more vulnerable to the disease and the world more hospitable to the mosquitoes that carry it. Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are providing a boon to the Aedis aegypti mosquito, the main carrier of dengue. […] Continue reading -> While Anti-Smoking Policies Cover 70% of Global Population, Taxation is Under-Utilised 31/07/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 5.6 billion people – 71% of the world’s population – are now covered by at least one tobacco protection policy adopted by their national governments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report published today. That is five times more people than were protected in 2007, when the comprehensive set of anti-smoking policies, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Rapid Methane Cuts Essential to Meet Climate Targets – Would Generate Health Co-Benefits 31/08/2023 Disha Shetty International climate targets cannot be met without rapid and drastic cuts to global methane emissions, according to a series of reports published on Wednesday by the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA). The reports found that reducing methane emissions by 45% by 2030 would avert nearly 0.3C degrees of global warming by 2045, a margin […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> Heatwaves: Develop ‘Urban Heat Maps’ to Protect the Vulnerable says WHO 10/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Mayors and other municipal officials should develop “urban heat maps” to identify and protect those most vulnerable to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) official Maria Neira urged on Wednesday. Many people in urban areas stifling under heat waves cannot afford cooling systems while conditions for outdoor workers not protected by legislation have become dangerous, […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] Continue reading -> Dengue Cases Soar in Americas as Mosquitoes Find New Habitats 02/08/2023 Stefan Anderson The number of dengue cases in the Americas has surpassed three million this year, as climate change makes people more vulnerable to the disease and the world more hospitable to the mosquitoes that carry it. Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are providing a boon to the Aedis aegypti mosquito, the main carrier of dengue. […] Continue reading -> While Anti-Smoking Policies Cover 70% of Global Population, Taxation is Under-Utilised 31/07/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 5.6 billion people – 71% of the world’s population – are now covered by at least one tobacco protection policy adopted by their national governments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report published today. That is five times more people than were protected in 2007, when the comprehensive set of anti-smoking policies, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> Heatwaves: Develop ‘Urban Heat Maps’ to Protect the Vulnerable says WHO 10/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Mayors and other municipal officials should develop “urban heat maps” to identify and protect those most vulnerable to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) official Maria Neira urged on Wednesday. Many people in urban areas stifling under heat waves cannot afford cooling systems while conditions for outdoor workers not protected by legislation have become dangerous, […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] Continue reading -> Dengue Cases Soar in Americas as Mosquitoes Find New Habitats 02/08/2023 Stefan Anderson The number of dengue cases in the Americas has surpassed three million this year, as climate change makes people more vulnerable to the disease and the world more hospitable to the mosquitoes that carry it. Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are providing a boon to the Aedis aegypti mosquito, the main carrier of dengue. […] Continue reading -> While Anti-Smoking Policies Cover 70% of Global Population, Taxation is Under-Utilised 31/07/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 5.6 billion people – 71% of the world’s population – are now covered by at least one tobacco protection policy adopted by their national governments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report published today. That is five times more people than were protected in 2007, when the comprehensive set of anti-smoking policies, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda 22/08/2023 Bente Mikkelsen, Maria Neira & Marit Viktoria Pettersen The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties […] Continue reading -> Heatwaves: Develop ‘Urban Heat Maps’ to Protect the Vulnerable says WHO 10/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Mayors and other municipal officials should develop “urban heat maps” to identify and protect those most vulnerable to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) official Maria Neira urged on Wednesday. Many people in urban areas stifling under heat waves cannot afford cooling systems while conditions for outdoor workers not protected by legislation have become dangerous, […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] Continue reading -> Dengue Cases Soar in Americas as Mosquitoes Find New Habitats 02/08/2023 Stefan Anderson The number of dengue cases in the Americas has surpassed three million this year, as climate change makes people more vulnerable to the disease and the world more hospitable to the mosquitoes that carry it. Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are providing a boon to the Aedis aegypti mosquito, the main carrier of dengue. […] Continue reading -> While Anti-Smoking Policies Cover 70% of Global Population, Taxation is Under-Utilised 31/07/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 5.6 billion people – 71% of the world’s population – are now covered by at least one tobacco protection policy adopted by their national governments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report published today. That is five times more people than were protected in 2007, when the comprehensive set of anti-smoking policies, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Heatwaves: Develop ‘Urban Heat Maps’ to Protect the Vulnerable says WHO 10/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Mayors and other municipal officials should develop “urban heat maps” to identify and protect those most vulnerable to high temperatures, World Health Organization (WHO) official Maria Neira urged on Wednesday. Many people in urban areas stifling under heat waves cannot afford cooling systems while conditions for outdoor workers not protected by legislation have become dangerous, […] Continue reading -> Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] Continue reading -> Dengue Cases Soar in Americas as Mosquitoes Find New Habitats 02/08/2023 Stefan Anderson The number of dengue cases in the Americas has surpassed three million this year, as climate change makes people more vulnerable to the disease and the world more hospitable to the mosquitoes that carry it. Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are providing a boon to the Aedis aegypti mosquito, the main carrier of dengue. […] Continue reading -> While Anti-Smoking Policies Cover 70% of Global Population, Taxation is Under-Utilised 31/07/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 5.6 billion people – 71% of the world’s population – are now covered by at least one tobacco protection policy adopted by their national governments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report published today. That is five times more people than were protected in 2007, when the comprehensive set of anti-smoking policies, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Chile’s Comprehensive Food Policy Offers Global Lesson in Tackling Unhealthy Foods 08/08/2023 Francesca R Dillman Carpentier, Lindsey Smith Taillie & Teresa Correa Ultra-processed products are usurping healthier, minimally processed foods in much of the world. Breakfasts are too often pre-packaged and sugar-laden, while lunches are loaded with sodium and wrapped in plastic – products that have been transformed using industrial processes and filled with additives to make them highly palatable. The widespread consumption of these foods and […] Continue reading -> Dengue Cases Soar in Americas as Mosquitoes Find New Habitats 02/08/2023 Stefan Anderson The number of dengue cases in the Americas has surpassed three million this year, as climate change makes people more vulnerable to the disease and the world more hospitable to the mosquitoes that carry it. Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are providing a boon to the Aedis aegypti mosquito, the main carrier of dengue. […] Continue reading -> While Anti-Smoking Policies Cover 70% of Global Population, Taxation is Under-Utilised 31/07/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 5.6 billion people – 71% of the world’s population – are now covered by at least one tobacco protection policy adopted by their national governments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report published today. That is five times more people than were protected in 2007, when the comprehensive set of anti-smoking policies, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Dengue Cases Soar in Americas as Mosquitoes Find New Habitats 02/08/2023 Stefan Anderson The number of dengue cases in the Americas has surpassed three million this year, as climate change makes people more vulnerable to the disease and the world more hospitable to the mosquitoes that carry it. Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are providing a boon to the Aedis aegypti mosquito, the main carrier of dengue. […] Continue reading -> While Anti-Smoking Policies Cover 70% of Global Population, Taxation is Under-Utilised 31/07/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 5.6 billion people – 71% of the world’s population – are now covered by at least one tobacco protection policy adopted by their national governments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report published today. That is five times more people than were protected in 2007, when the comprehensive set of anti-smoking policies, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
While Anti-Smoking Policies Cover 70% of Global Population, Taxation is Under-Utilised 31/07/2023 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Some 5.6 billion people – 71% of the world’s population – are now covered by at least one tobacco protection policy adopted by their national governments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report published today. That is five times more people than were protected in 2007, when the comprehensive set of anti-smoking policies, […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts