The prevalence of class III obesity (body mass index [BMI]≥40 kg/m2) has increased dramatically in several countries and currently affects 6% of adults in the US, with uncertain impact on the risks of illness and death. Using data from a large pooled study, we evaluated the risk of death, overall and due to a wide range of causes, and years of life expectancy lost associated with class III obesity.
The European Union’s top court backed Sweden’s refusal to subsidize a Finnish wind farm in a ruling that supports the EU’s current system where a government usually pays for power projects only in
Swedish companies are often regarded as global leaders when it comes to responsible and sustainable business practices. This scoping study seeks to uncover the level of awareness on the Swedish companies in managing water-related risks. The scoping study is conducted with 13 of the largest Swedish companies listed at Nasdaq OMX.
In just one year, health ministry officials have misused at least $70 million of funds provided for a major development programme primarily financed by the World Bank and the governments of Britain
Sweden called on the European Union to act against a harmful form of chemicals that contaminated its drinking water, saying the issue is bound to affect other member states.
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