public health
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.
Social Media Use Linked To Poor Mental Health In Indonesia
Social media use contributes to poor mental health in Indonesia, new research finds.
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.
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.
Breastfed Babies Have Better Cholesterol Profiles As Teens
Researchers in Hong Kong found that infants who were breastfed had reduced levels of low density lipoprotein-cholesterol during adolescence.
Scientists Find Hidden Dioxins In African E-Waste Hubs
Researchers in Japan have characterized dioxins and other soil contaminants from an e-waste hub in Ghana.
Study Reveals Unequal Access To India’s Nutrition Programs
Although India’s child nutrition program is reaching a greater number of people, the poorest of the poor still benefit less, say scientists at the International Food Policy Research Institute.
EMAS Initiative Improves Obstetric Care In Indonesia
A large-scale US-led initiative is linked to reductions in maternal and newborn deaths in Indonesia, according to researchers in the US.
Onions And Garlic Linked To Lower Bowel Cancer Risk
A research group has found that Chinese who consumed larger amounts of onions and garlic had a lower risk of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
