Tag: air pollution
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Delhi Ranks Sixth in India’s Most Polluted Cities as Dharuhera Tops October List
Delhi’s Pollution Ranking in October: Sixth Place Among Indian Cities New data released this week by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) shows that Delhi remains one of the most polluted major cities in India, ranking sixth on the October list. The monthly snapshot highlights PM2.5 concentrations across urban areas, underscoring…
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Preventable Environmental Factors Contribute to One in Five EU Cardiovascular Deaths
Overview: Cardiovascular Disease Remains Europe’s Leading Killer Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the top cause of death across the European Union, claiming more than 1.7 million lives in 2022 — about one-third of all EU mortality that year. While genetics and individual lifestyle factors play a role, researchers and public health officials are increasingly…
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Cleaner air can cut EU cardiovascular deaths significantly
Why the EU faces a cardiovascular death burden Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death across the European Union. In 2022, more than 1.7 million people died from cardiovascular conditions, accounting for about one third of all deaths in the bloc. While genetics and individual risk factors matter, environmental conditions are increasingly recognized as…
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Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali; Officials Scrutinize Pollution Controls
Delhi wakes up to a foggy morning as air quality slides into the very poor category The post-Diwali air in Delhi has taken a sharp turn for the worse, with the latest readings showing the city grappling with a ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality index in several pockets. The fog-like haze and reduced visibility…
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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…
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Air pollution and Parkinson’s: What a 292,000-person study reveals about hidden risks
Overview Ambiant air pollution has long been studied for links to neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease (PD). A recent large cohort from Northern Ireland, involving nearly 293,000 participants, explored whether exposure to common air pollutants is associated with the onset of PD. Published in npj Parkinson’s Disease, the study used robust data linkages to examine…
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Air Pollution and Parkinson’s: Age Signals in a 292k Cohort
Overview Ambience matters when it comes to neurological health. A large Northern Ireland cohort study, published in npj Parkinson’s Disease, explored whether chronic exposure to ambient air pollutants is linked to the onset of Parkinson’s disease (PD). While researchers found no clear increase in PD across the entire study population, they identified intriguing hints of…
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Global Life Expectancy Rebounds After COVID-19: 2023 Insights
Global Life Expectancy Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels Global life expectancy rose in 2023 after a pandemic-era decline, with overall life expectancy reaching 76.3 years for women and 71.5 years for men. While this marks a substantial recovery—more than 20 years higher than 1950—wide regional disparities persist, underscoring the complex health landscape that nations face as…
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Global Life Expectancy Rebounds Post-COVID, but Youth Mental Health Crisis Emerges
Global Life Expectancy Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels New data from the 2023 Global Burden of Disease Study, released at the World Health Summit in Berlin, shows that global life expectancy has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. The average life expectancy is 76.3 years for females and 71.5 years for males, more than 20 years higher than…
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Mercury in Delhi Air: How it Impacts the Kidneys and What Residents Can Do
Mercury in Delhi’s Air: A Hidden Kidney Risk New research shows that the air in India’s capital contains worrying levels of mercury, a toxic heavy metal with serious implications for kidney health. The World Health Organization has long flagged mercury as one of the most dangerous chemicals to public health, and recent studies confirm that…