mortality rate
Alarming Rate: Heart Disease Causes 8 Deaths Every Minute in South-East Asia According to WHO
Sep 27, 2025 09:16 pm CST
The World Health Organization reports that cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality in South-East Asia, claiming eight lives every minute. With 85% of regional patients having uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes, WHO calls for both individual health measures and stronger government policies to combat this growing public health crisis affecting millions.
What Experts Say On "Biggest Challenge" In Dealing With Brain-Eating Amoeba That Killed 19 In Kerala
Sep 17, 2025 11:27 pm CST
Naegleria fowleri is a thermophilic amoeba found in warm and stagnant freshwater.
'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Kills 19 In Kerala. How It Spreads, How To Stay Safe
Sep 17, 2025 07:35 pm CST
Kerala health authorities are on alert after a spike in cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a brain infection with a high fatality rate. This infection is caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the 'brain-eating amoeba'
Delhi Registers Decline In Birth Rate, Sex Ratio: Report
Sep 16, 2025 02:27 am CST
The sex ratio in Delhi declined to 920 females per thousand males in 2024 as compared to 922 in the previous year, according to an official report.