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World Heart Day: How Lifestyle, Pollution, and Mental Health are Driving Heart Disease in Youth

As World Heart Day approaches, attention is turning to the alarming rise in heart disease among younger populations. Environmental factors, poor lifestyle choices, and mental health issues are playing significant roles in the increasing rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among youth, particularly in countries like India. This surge in heart-related illnesses poses a substantial public… Read More »

Ethnic minorities produce less pollution but are exposed to more

Some refineries contribute to local air pollutionMicha​el Stravato/Polaris/eyevin​e By Adam Vaughan Black and Hispanic people in the US are, on average, exposed to more dirty air than white people, despite generally being responsible for less air pollution. For the first time, a study into pollution and inequality has also factored in how people use energy,… Read More »