Health

Association of multivitamin and mineral supplementation and risk of cardiovascular disease

Multiple studies have attempted to identify the association between multivitamin/mineral (MVM) supplementation and cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes, but the benefits remain controversial. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the associations between MVM supplementation and various CVD outcomes, including coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke.

Original Source

Publication Date: 
10/07/2018
Joonseok Kim, Jaehyoung Choi, Soo Young Kwon & et al
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
1-33
Tags:
Nutrition, Heart Diseases, Research, United States Of America (US), Non Communicable Diseases
Air Pollution

The 2016 global and national burden of diabetes mellitus attributable to PM2·5 air pollution

PM2·5 air pollution is associated with increased risk of diabetes; however, a knowledge gap exists to further define and quantify the burden of diabetes attributable to PM2·5 air pollution. Therefore, we aimed to define the relationship between PM2·5 and diabetes. We also aimed to characterise an integrated exposure response function and to provide a quantitative estimate of the global and national burden of diabetes attributable to PM2·5.

Publication Date: 
01/07/2018
Benjamin Bowe, Yan Xie, Tingting Li & et al
Lancet Planetary Health
2
7
1-12
Tags:
Diabetes, PM 2.5, Air Pollution, Health Effects, Non Communicable Diseases, United States Of America (US)
Health

Health insurance a growing segment in India: Report

Health insurance in India is a growing segment, yet it hasn't taken off fully and several measures are needed to improve and expand insurance coverage, according to the National Health Profile 2018

Publication Date: 
20/06/2018
Financial Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Health Insurance, India, Health Care, Malaria, Vector Borne Diseases, Non Communicable Diseases, Health
Health

National Health Profile 2018

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare released the National Health Profile (NHP)-2018 prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI).

Publication Date: 
19/06/2018
Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI)
Tags:
Health, Statistics, India, Finance, Infant mortality, Maternal Health, Communicable Diseases, Child Health, Non Communicable Diseases
Food Policy

Recipe for change: An agenda for a climate-smart and sustainable food system for a healthy Europe

In this report, a group of European Commission (EC) appointed experts recommend orientations for food and nutrition security research and innovation in the years to come.

Publication Date: 
13/06/2018
Publications Office of the European Union
Tags:
Food Security, Food Supply, Nutrition, Obesity, Climate Change, Europe, Food Safety, Non Communicable Diseases, Green House Gases
Health

Study: 23 per cent of Chandigarh residents above 30 have hypertension

According to the UT health department, till April 2018, approximately 53,986 people were screened in the city and number of people diagnosed with hypertension was 12,782 (23.6 per cent) and diabete

Publication Date: 
11/06/2018
Indian Express (Chandigarh)
Tags:
Chandigarh, Hypertension (Blood Pressure), Diabetes, Non Communicable Diseases, Health
Health

Myth busted: Diabetes is NOT caused by eating meetha

People with a sweet tooth must have surely been advised by many, “Itna meetha mat khao warna diabetes ho jaega” (Eating too much sugar will cause diabetes). But does that really happen?

Publication Date: 
08/06/2018
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Diabetes, Junk Food, Health Effects, Non Communicable Diseases, Health
Health

Global action plan on physical activity 2018–2030: more active people for a healthier world

WHO launches Global action plan on physical activity and health 2018-2030: More active people for a healthier world. Being active is critical for health. But in our modern world, this is becoming more and more of a challenge, largely because our cities and communities aren’t designed in the right ways.

Publication Date: 
04/06/2018
World Health Organization
Tags:
Lifestyles, Health, Health Care, Non Communicable Diseases
Health

Global, regional, and national cancer incidence, mortality, years of life lost, years lived with disability, and disability-adjusted life-years for 29 cancer groups, 1990 to 2016

While lifestyle-related cancers saw a universal increase from 2006 to 2016, several cancers from infectious causes – including cervical and stomach cancers – decreased over the same time period finds this global study published in the journal "'ONCOLOGY"

Publication Date: 
02/06/2018
Jama Oncology
1-16
Tags:
Cancer, Health Care, Statistics, Non Communicable Diseases, Global, Lung Cancer, India, Stomach Cancer, Smoking, Tobacco Related Cancer
Health

Time to deliver: report of the WHO Independent High-Level Commission on Noncommunicable Diseases

Despite the many proven interventions and commitments to combat NCDs, progress has been slow and uneven globally. The WHO Independent High-level Commission on NCDs was convened by the WHO Director-General in October 2017 to advise him on how countries can accelerate progress. The Commission’s report includes six key recommendations.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2018
World Health Organization
Tags:
Non Communicable Diseases, Mental Health, Health Effects, WHO, Finance

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