Tag: Chronic disease prevention
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How lifestyle diseases are quietly becoming Kenya’s biggest health threat
Introduction: A silent health crisis in urban and rural Kenya Kenya is facing a growing public health challenge that doesn’t arrive with fevers or coughs. Across cities and rural towns, families are contending with a surge in lifestyle-related illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Once considered diseases of affluence, these conditions now…
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Manitoba Faces Alarming Rise in Diabetes Amid Declines in Other Chronic Diseases
Manitoba’s Mixed Health Picture: Diabetes Up, Other Chronic Diseases Down In Manitoba, a paradox is unfolding. The latest findings from the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP) show encouraging progress in several chronic conditions, including lower rates of heart attacks and strokes. Yet alongside these gains stands a troubling, persistent rise in diabetes. The divergence…
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New Lancet Series Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Widespread Health Risks
Introduction: A Growing Concern About Ultra-Processed Foods Amid ongoing debates about what constitutes a healthy diet, a trio of studies published in The Lancet is sharpening the focus on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their potential to harm multiple body systems. As judges weigh whether to revive a landmark lawsuit on UPFs, these findings add to…
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Singapore Faces Obesity and Mental Health Challenge Amid Health Gains
Singapore’s Health Panorama: Gains with Emerging Risks Singaporeans are generally getting healthier, with rising screening rates, more physical activity, and better control of certain chronic conditions. Yet the latest National Population Health Survey (NPHS) reveals two stubborn vulnerabilities: obesity and poor mental health, especially among younger adults. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung warned that these…