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Wealth Does Not Dictate Concern for the Environment
Jul 25, 2008 |
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It has been a long-held assumption that poor nations will not support efforts to protect the environment since their citizens are too preoccupied with meeting basic needs, such as food and housing. However, a new study in ...
Single test could cut global deaths from cervical cancer
Apr 02, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A one-off test for cervical cancer could reduce deaths in the developing world, according to a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Study: Smoking may worsen malnutrition in developing nations
Aug 24, 2009 |
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A new study finds that smokers in rural Indonesia finance their habit by dipping into the family food budget—which ultimately results in poorer nutrition for their children. The findings suggest that the costs of smoking ...
Swine flu has not mutated into more serious disease: WHO
Sep 21, 2009 |
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The head of the World Health Organization said Monday the swine flu virus had apparently not yet mutated into a more serious disease, but she is concerned about poorer nations' access to vaccines.
Developing countries lack means to acquire more efficient technologies
Dec 09, 2008 |
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Contrary to earlier projections, few developing countries will be able to afford more efficient technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the next few decades, new research concludes. The study, by researchers at ...
Kyoto treaty is ‘failing the world’s poor’, say scientists
Apr 16, 2009 |
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Initiatives aimed at cutting emissions while encouraging economic development are failing the world’s poorest countries, leading scientists from Oxford University are warning.
EU seeks common strategy on swine flu vaccine
Jun 09, 2009 |
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EU Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou on Tuesday called for a common European strategy on producing and using a swine flu vaccine, emphasising the need to focus on those most vulnerable.
As planet warms, poor nations face economic chill
Mar 13, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A rising tide is said to lift all boats. Rising global temperatures, however, may lead to increased disparities between rich and poor countries, according to a recent MIT economic analysis of the impact of ...
Soros: Climate financing dispute could wreck talks (Update)
Dec 10, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The $10 billion a year proposed by rich nations to help the poor adapt to climate change is "not sufficient" and the gap between what's offered and what's needed could wreck the Copenhagen climate ...
People living in poorer neighborhoods at increased risk for death, worse health risks
Dec 08, 2009 |
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Regardless of an individual's dietary and lifestyle risk factors, living in a poorer or more socioeconomically deprived neighborhood may increase a person's risk for death, according to data presented at the American Association ...
EPA head: US must make up for lost time on climate
Dec 09, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The top U.S. environmental official told a divided U.N. climate conference Wednesday that the Obama administration's moves to "make up for lost time" and cut greenhouse gases would complement congressional ...
WHO predicts 'explosion' of swine flu cases
Aug 21, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The global spread of swine flu will endanger more lives as it speeds up in coming months and governments must boost preparations for a swift response, the World Health Organization said Friday.
Low standards of child wellbeing linked to greater income inequality
Nov 16, 2007 |
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Narrower income differences are more likely than economic growth to improve the wellbeing of children in rich countries, according to a study published on bmj.com.
Obesity linked with poorer breast cancer outcomes
Dec 10, 2009 |
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Breast cancer patients with a high body mass index (BMI) have a poorer cancer prognosis later in life. Specifically, their treatment effect does not last as long and their risk of death increases.
Is Microsoft a role model for tech aid?
May 02, 2006 |
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International organizations including the United Nations should improve the way they finance and implement technology projects by learning more from how the private sector goes about doing business in developing ...
