Phd global health

Hanoi (VNA) – Thanks to substantial efforts, Vietnam has brought down the percentage of smokers. However, with the appearance of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, the country is facing the risk of a second wave of health effects posed by smoking. Nguyen Huy Quang, Director of the Ministry of Health’s department for legal affairs, highlighted the issue recently while sharing information about proposals related to the management of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. “Silent killer” claiming 8.2 million lives every year Quang said an infectious disease like COVID-19 has spread around the globe and killed nearly 1 million people, disrupting all activities and becoming a great concern for all countries. Meanwhile, tobacco “silently” claims 8.2 million lives in the world every year. Experts held that e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products are currently a worrying issue since next-generation products are targeting the young to create a … [Read more...] about Risk of second wave of health effects posed by next-generation tobacco products imminent

“COVID-19 has reinforced the already important role that buildings play in ensuring and protecting public health,” said Dave Gitlin, president and CEO of Carrier. “As people return to work, hotels greet guests, schools welcome back students, and stores reopen, indoor air quality and safe buildings are of paramount importance. For the economy to successfully recover, people need to trust in the safety of the buildings they are entering. New technologies like microscopic filtration systems and touchless building controls have gone from nice-to-have conveniences to must-have protections. The Carrier Healthy Buildings Programme can help enable healthier and safer indoor environments as we get back to our new normal.” … [Read more...] about Carrier Global redoubles efforts to deliver safety and sustainability amid pandemic

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than a third of cancer deaths can be prevented by avoiding the five leading behavioral and dietary risks - high body mass index, low fruit and vegetable intake, lack of physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. … [Read more...] about Vietnam position worsens on global cancer map: report

According to statistics compiled by the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR), last year saw  Vietnam climb seven places to rank 92th out of 185 surveyed countries in terms of cancer rates. … [Read more...] about Vietnam among countries with highest cancer fatality rates globally

“I had an accident. When I recovered my consciousness and saw the image of myself, I was astonished. I realized that death can come unexpectedly. And I began thinking about what I would leave behind if I unexpectedly died at this age,” he said. … [Read more...] about Young PhD promotes organ donation registration to save lives