HEALTH
For Aging Adults, Weight Change May Raise Mortality
Scientists involved in the Singapore Chinese Health Study have found that a weight change of ten percent or more increases the risk of death in middle-aged and elderly Singaporean Chinese.
High Blood Pressure Prevalent In India, Study Finds
One in five Indian young adults have hypertension, prompting recommendations for blood pressure screening starting at 18 years of age.
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Linked To Higher In-Hospital Deaths In India
An international research group has demonstrated that multi-drug resistant or extensively drug resistant bacteria are becoming a threat to public health in India.
Why Chinese Mums Opt For Cesareans
Antagonistic relations with healthcare providers and fear of pain are reasons for the preference for cesarean delivery among women in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Public Trust In Vaccines Plummets After Dengvaxia Controversy
Confidence in vaccine safety and efficacy have declined precipitously following the Dengvaxia scandal in 2017.
Low Vitamin D May Raise Risk Of Death In Older Men
Researchers in Thailand reported that vitamin D insufficiency was associated with a 77 percent higher mortality risk among older Thai Men.
The Perception Gap Of Childhood Obesity In China
A nationwide survey indicates a mismatch between the rise of obesity in China and children’s perception of being fat.
Scientists Say Tuberculosis Care Is Lacking In India
Tuberculosis care in India, where approximately 40 percent of the population is infected, is highly variable and often of poor quality, researchers say.
Stroke Cases In Taiwan Rising, Research Shows
The incidence of ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhages have been increasing among the Taiwanese population, researchers say.
