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Air Pollution 2nd Biggest Health Risk In India, Annual Economic Cost Over USD 150Bn: Report
Air Pollution 2nd Biggest Health Risk In India, Annual Economic Cost Over USD 150Bn: Report

The report observed that the lockdowns, restrictions and the resulting economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic have made it difficult to determine NCAP's impact based on air pollution levels alone.

  • Wednesday, 23 March 2022
Skin cancer
Early menopause in smokers raises bladder cancer risk

London: Experiencing menopause before the age of 45 is associated with a higher risk of bladder cancer particularly among smokers, says a new study. Women who entered menopause before the age of 45 were 45 per cent more likely to have bladder cancer than those who had menopause after 50. However, if these women had […]

  • Monday, 03 May 2021
Smoking
Smokers notice health warnings more on plain packs

London: Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes affect smokers more than those marked on branded packs, finds a new study. Warnings used on standardised packs were novel and larger than those on fully-branded packs – and displayed pictorial images on both main display areas, the team said. “Consistent with the broad objectives of standardised packaging, our […]

  • Monday, 03 May 2021
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