Rising air pollution can cut life expectancy by more than 5 years per person in South Asian countries, says study

August 29, 2023 9:19 PM

Rising air pollution can cut life expectancy by more than 5 years per person in South Asian countries, says study

A study report has said that rising air pollution can cut life expectancy by more than five years per person in South Asian countries. The University of Chicago's Energy Policy Institute (EPIC) said in its latest Air Quality Life Index report, the region accounts for more than half of the total life years lost globally to pollution. According to a study report published today, rapid industrialization and population growth have contributed to declining air quality in South Asia, where partic...

Rare Disease Day takes place each year on the last day of February; 72 per cent of rare diseases are genetic, says Study

February 28, 2021 1:46 PM

Rare Disease Day takes place each year on the last day of February; 72 per cent of rare diseases are genetic, says Study

<span style="color: #222222;">Over 300 million people are living with one or more of around 6,000 identified rare diseases around the world according to a study. Currently, around &nbsp;3.5 - 5.9 per cent of the worldwide population are affected by the same.<br />'' <br />''72 per cent&nbsp;of rare diseases are genetic while others are the result of infections (bacterial or viral), allergies and environmental causes. 70 per cent&nbsp;of genetic rare diseas...

Rare Disease Day takes place each year on the last day of February; 72 per cent of rare diseases are genetic, says Study

February 28, 2021 1:46 PM

Rare Disease Day takes place each year on the last day of February; 72 per cent of rare diseases are genetic, says Study

<span style="color: #222222;">Over 300 million people are living with one or more of around 6,000 identified rare diseases around the world according to a study. Currently, around &nbsp;3.5 - 5.9 per cent of the worldwide population are affected by the same.<br />'' <br />''72 per cent&nbsp;of rare diseases are genetic while others are the result of infections (bacterial or viral), allergies and environmental causes. 70 per cent&nbsp;of genetic rare diseas...