Premature deaths

Stop consuming processed foods now OTHERWISE...

Traditional foods and meals created from fresh and minimally processed components are gradually being replaced by ultra-processed foods (UPFs), ready-to-eat or heat industrial formulations made with substances taken from foods or synthesised in laboratories, recent research has revealed.

Nov 07, 2022, 15:23 PM IST

Watch Daily News and Analysis with Sudhir Chaudhary, 5th June, 2019

Watch the complete segment of DNA with Sudhir Chaudhary. This segment of DNA brings to you an analysis of the top news of the day.

Jun 06, 2019, 07:06 AM IST

DNA: Delhi world's most polluted capital, Watch DNA test of air pollution level in Delhi

Delhi choked with worst air quality, Watch DNA test on analysis of pollution with Sudhir Chaudhary. Watch full video to know more.#BeatAirPollution #AirPollution #DNAVideo

Jun 05, 2019, 23:42 PM IST

Air pollution behind 30% premature deaths in India: CSE Report

The report establishes that unless environmental risk factors are acknowledged and dealt with, India will not be able to curb non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Nov 28, 2017, 08:22 AM IST

WHO calls for 'bolder political actions' to curb premature deaths due to non-communicable diseases

NCDs are by far the leading cause of death in the world, representing 63% of all annual deaths, with more than 36 million people killed each year.

Sep 19, 2017, 10:36 AM IST

Higher tobacco taxes can help South Asia kick the butt

Higher taxes on tobacco could reduce smoking rates in South Asia by at least one-third and avoid 35-45 million premature deaths, according to a recent study.

Apr 11, 2017, 21:37 PM IST

Tighter air quality standards in China could prevent 3 million premature deaths each year

Although PM10 mortality associations varied substantially across different cities, the researchers found a link between daily mortality and exposure to PM10 in 87 per cent of sampled cities.

Mar 15, 2017, 16:25 PM IST

Want to lose weight and live cancer-free life? Eat handful of nuts a day

Consuming 20 grams or a handful of hazelnuts and walnuts and peanuts a day can cut risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death.

Mar 11, 2017, 11:39 AM IST

Back pain? You have 13% higher chance of dying early

Signalling that people suffering from the condition need to recognise and treat the symptoms seriously, a new research warns that older people with back pain have a 13 per cent higher chance of dying prematurely.

Feb 24, 2017, 17:43 PM IST

Want to live long and healthy life? Include ten portions of fruits, veggies in your daily diet

One should include 10 portions or 800 grammes of fruit and vegetables daily as it help reduce the risk of early deaths.

Feb 23, 2017, 23:24 PM IST

Air pollution: About 81,000 premature deaths in Delhi, Mumbai in 2015; Rs 70,000 crore loss to economy

Delhi, which has been witnessing a levels of air pollution, recorded more premature deaths due to ingestion of PM 10.

Jan 19, 2017, 09:27 AM IST

Here's the truth about occasional smoking

But this new study suggests that smokers who go through much less than a pack of cigarettes a day still have an increased risk of an early death than non-smokers.

Dec 06, 2016, 12:24 PM IST

Nearly 1.6 million Indians, Chinese died due to pollution in 2015

Air pollution generally reduces as a country’s GDP increases. But China and India have particularly bad air pollution despite recent economic growth.

Dec 03, 2016, 10:21 AM IST

India beats China in air pollution deaths in 2015: Report

According to Global Burden of Disease project, India witnessed 50 deaths more than China reported per day in 2015.

Nov 18, 2016, 11:26 AM IST

Air pollution claimed 1.4 million lives in India in 2013, says World Bank report

In 2013, air pollution claimed 1.4 million lives in India, whereas China, which is the world's most populous country, lost 1.6 million lives.

Sep 09, 2016, 10:38 AM IST

Air pollution kills six million people every year: Study

Due to such high death tolls, air pollution is now world's fourth-largest threat to human health, behind high blood pressure, dietary risks and smoking.

Jun 29, 2016, 14:10 PM IST

How air pollution affects your child's mental health!

A new study reveals that increased exposure to air pollution can negatively affect the brain as well as mental development of children and adolescents.

Jun 09, 2016, 15:41 PM IST

Delhi to record highest number of premature deaths in world due to air pollution

A new study has warned that in another 10 years, the national capital of Delhi will record the highest number of premature deaths among all mega cities in the world due to air pollution.

Sep 18, 2015, 10:56 AM IST