HEALTH
Understanding Southeast Asians’ Attitudes Towards Antibiotics
UK scientists report that awareness of drug resistance in Thailand and Laos is similar to that of many industrialized countries, but this does not translate to more stringent antibiotic use.
Water-Chlorinating Device Keeps Diarrhea Away
Using a device that automatically chlorinates water at public taps, scientists in Bangladesh and the US have managed to reduce child diarrhea by almost a quarter in urban Bangladesh.
A Vision To Tackle Myopia In Singapore
The Singapore National Eye Centre and the Singapore Eye Research Institute plan to reduce the prevalence of myopia in Singapore through education and awareness initiatives.
China Faces The Challenge Of Chronic Disease
Chronic conditions have surpassed infectious diseases as the leading causes of premature death in China, a new study shows.
Study: Farm Work By Women Drives Malnutrition In India
Women’s agricultural labor a key factor in malnutrition, according to a study of 12 villages in India.
India’s Skilled Health Workforce Falls Short Of WHO Threshold
Researchers highlight shortages in skilled health workers in India, especially in rural parts of the country.
Weight Change In Elderly Linked To Dementia Risk
Rapid weight change—a ten percent or higher increase or decrease in BMI—over a two-year period raises dementia risk, say researchers in South Korea.
Obese Elderly Have Fewer Years Of Healthy Life, Study Shows
Analyzing data from a survey of Singaporean adults over the age of 60, researchers reported that obese seniors have a higher risk of experiencing physical limitations in old age.
Reading THE SIGNS Of Wellbeing In Singapore
Singapore researchers have found that 62 percent of older Singaporeans rated their own health as good, very good or excellent.
