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WHO calls for 50% tax increase on sugary drinks, tobacco and alcohol by 2035 to curb chronic disease
The United Nations health agency said the move would help cut consumption of the products, which contribute to diseases like ...
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Loneliness increases chances of deaths – WHO
A new report from the World Health Organization commission on social connections shows that loneliness exacerbates chances of deaths among people. The report says that loneliness is responsible for an ...
WHO pushes countries to raise prices on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50%
The World Health Organization is pushing countries to raise the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50% over the ...
WHO urges higher taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol
The World Health Organisation is campaigning for significantly higher taxes on tobacco products, alcohol and sugary drinks.
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Ten science-backed ways to beat loneliness, improve well-being
Everyone feels lonely sometimes—but when that feeling lingers, it can silently erode our health and happiness. The World Health Organization (WHO) now warns that chronic loneliness affects one in six ...
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Loneliness linked to over 871,000 deaths worldwide annually: UN
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO), a Geneva-based UN , has revealed that loneliness is responsible for more than 871,000 deaths worldwide each year- meaning over 100 lives lost every ...