WHO report reveals major health disparities between European teens

WHO report reveals major health disparities between European teens

Based on information from 44 countries that engaged in the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, it highlights unhealthy eating habits, increasing levels of overweight and obesity and low levels of physical activity in young people. According to WHO, each of these are “significant risk factors for a range of noncommunicable diseases including cardiovascular…

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WHO reports major increase in sexually transmitted infections

WHO reports major increase in sexually transmitted infections

HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections continue as significant public health challenges globally and cause 2.5 million deaths each year: New syphilis cases among adults aged 15-49 increased by over one million in 2022, reaching eight million, and there were 230,000 syphilis-related deaths. The highest increases occurred in the Americas and Africa.  Health targets…

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Major decision regarding summer vacations in educational institutes in view of extreme heat

Major decision regarding summer vacations in educational institutes in view of extreme heat In view of the intense heat, a major decision has been taken regarding summer vacations in educational institutions. Punjab Education Department has announced the proposed schedule of summer vacations in schools and colleges due to increase in heat intensity in the month…

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