Tag: Prevention
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Monitoring sexually transmitted infections in the EU/EEA: 2024 landscape and progress toward 2025 targets
Overview: Tracking sexually transmitted infections in 2024 In 2024, EU/EEA member states intensified their efforts to monitor sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and to assess progress toward regional targets set for 2025. This report synthesizes data reported by EU/EEA countries, offering a snapshot of the state of play for STI prevention and control across the region.…
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Rural Women Lead Community Action Against India’s Metabolic Diseases
Rural Women at the Forefront of India’s Metabolic Health Push India faces a growing burden of obesity and metabolic diseases, with rural communities often bearing the unseen brunt. A recent panel discussion at AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad highlighted how rural women and local community institutions are becoming pivotal drivers in the country’s response to this…
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Diabetes Atlas 2050: Projections Reach 900 Million Worldwide
Global alarm: a near doubling of diabetes by 2050 The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has released the 11th edition of its Diabetes Atlas, outlining a stark forecast for the global diabetes burden. From an estimated 500 million people living with diabetes in 2024, the numbers are expected to swell to nearly 900 million by 2050.…
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Global Diabetes Crisis: IDF Projects 900 Million Cases by 2050
The Growing Global Burden of Diabetes The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Deutsche Atlas, in its 11th edition, projects a striking rise in diabetes prevalence worldwide. Based on data from 2024 and demographics trends, the atlas estimates that the number of people living with diabetes could surge from about 500 million in 2024 to nearly 900…
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Cancer cases in India may reach 2 million by 2040: MoS Jitendra Singh outlines the challenge
Overview: A looming cancer burden in India India faces a mounting cancer burden that policymakers and health professionals are taking seriously. Recent remarks by Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, indicate that the country could approach 2 million cancer cases by 2040. This projection, if realized, would place immense demand…
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India’s Cancer Burden to Reach 2 Million by 2040: A Wake‑Up Call for Policy Action
Overview: A Growing Challenge India is facing a looming cancer crisis, with government data pointing to a projection of around 2 million cancer cases by 2040. This stark estimate was shared by Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, during a session with Parliament. The figure places India among the countries…
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Why Heart Attacks and Strokes Spike During the Holidays—and What You Can Do
Why the Holidays Bring Higher Heart Risk The holiday season, especially the stretch from Christmas to New Year’s, has long been linked with a noticeable uptick in heart-related events. Doctors observe more heart attacks and strokes during this period, and emergency departments often see a surge in patients with chest pain, shortness of breath, or…
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Why heart attacks and strokes spike during the holidays
Understanding the holiday spike in heart attacks and strokes As the holiday season unfolds—from Christmas to New Year’s—the risk of heart attack and stroke can rise. Medical professionals note a notable uptick in cardiac events during this period, driven by a blend of physical, behavioral, and social factors. Recognizing these risks is the first step…
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India Faces Obesity Crisis: Urgent Action Needed, Says TBI Report
Overview: A Growing Threat to Health and Economy A new report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) highlights a rising obesity crisis in India, underscoring that overweight-related diseases are fast becoming a major burden on both individual lives and the nation’s economy. The findings point to rising prevalence of obesity across urban…
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Africa HIV Response Faces Major Setback, UNAIDS Warns
Overview: A Warning from UNAIDS The global fight against HIV is at a critical juncture, with UNAIDS warning of the most serious setback in decades. The organization cites abrupt funding reductions, policy rollbacks, and a deteriorating human rights environment as key drivers disrupting essential services—from testing and prevention to treatment continuity. While the crisis is…