Tag: age groups
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Rising Cancer Incidence Across Six Types in 42 Countries (2003–2017)
Overview: A Global Increase in Cancer Incidence A new analysis published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that cancer incidence rates rose for six cancer types across 42 countries between 2003 and 2017. The study, highlighted by HealthDay News, tracks changes over nearly a decade and a half, underscoring a shifting landscape in global…
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Air pollution and Parkinson’s: New study hints at age-specific risks in a large Northern Ireland cohort
Overview: A large, nuanced look at pollution and Parkinson’s disease In a landmark analysis published in npj Parkinson’s Disease, researchers from Queen’s University Belfast explored whether ambient air pollution exposure influences the onset of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study leveraged a huge population from Northern Ireland, combining environmental data with health records to probe potential…