Accelerate actions to slash tobacco use across South-East Asian Region: WHO
It also asked its member countries to undertake targeted actions like developing youth-focused anti-tobacco campaigns, increasing the cost of the product and protecting people from its exposure.
May 30, 2019, 15:55 PM IST
Environmental pollutants claim lives of 1.7 million children each year: WHO
A polluted environment is a deadly one - particularly for young children, says Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General.
Mar 06, 2017, 09:07 AM IST
Physical inactivity adding to India's NCD burden: Report
Major NCDs including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and cancers are primarily caused by exposure to tobacco, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet, and very little exercise.
Jul 25, 2016, 17:31 PM IST
