Global Deaths
The Leading Causes of Death Worldwide: High Blood Pressure and Poor DietThere is great potential to improve health by avoiding certain risks like smoking and poor diet as well as tackling environmental risks like air pollution
- Sugary Drinks Cause 184,000 Global Deaths a Year: Study
According to a new study, the consumption of sugary drinks or sodas cause up to 184,000 deaths. The study analyzes the global risks of death due to diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancers linked to the ...
- WHO Report: 1/3rd of Global Food-Borne Diseases Deaths Are of Kids Under Five
One-third of total global deaths caused by food-borne diseases are of children aged under five years, despite the fact that they make up only nine percent of the world's population, says a WHO report.
- Millions Die From Air Pollution, Mainly in China, India
China and India account for 55 percent of yearly global deaths from air pollution. Some 1.6 million people died of air pollution in China in 2013, while India saw 1.4 million deaths.
