World migration report 2024
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched the World Migration Report 2024, which reveals significant shifts in global migration patterns, including a record number of displaced people
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10% increase in cancer cases in region every year, say doctors
The government cancer hospital (GCH) in Aurangabad, which is catering to the patients from Marathwada as well as several neighbouring districts, has recorded around 10% rise in new cancer cases every year.
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7-12 per cent women in Ahmedabad suffer from breast cancer: Report
Ahmedabad also reported slight increase in number of breast cancer cases Seven to twelve per cent women in Ahmedabad suffer from breast cancer but are not aware about the disease, according to a Abnormality
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Persistent organic pollutants and early menopause in U.S. women
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) adversely affect human health. The objective of the study was to determine the association of EDC exposure with earlier age of menopause.
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Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding pre-natal sex selection, 28/01/2015
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Sabu Mathew George Vs Union of India & Others dated 28/01/2015 regarding sex selection.</p> <p>The judges directed, the respondents, namely,
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Association between ambient air pollution and diabetes mellitus in Europe and North America: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Air pollution is hypothesized to be a risk factor for diabetes. Epidemiological evidence is inconsistent and has not been systematically evaluated.
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New WHO goals to focus on maternal mortality
In a special meeting for sustainable development in September, the World Health Organisation (WHO) will discuss the goals for the next 15 years. “It wants to end preventable maternal deaths and reduce
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Sex ratio in Chhattisgarh highest among all states
The said there were 991 females to 1,000 males in Chhattisgarh. Sex ratio in Chhattisgarh is highest among all the states in the country with women taking lead to have a greater share. "It is a matter
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Ethiopia poverty assessment 2014
<p>In 2000 Ethiopia had one of the highest poverty rates in the world, with 56 percent of the population living on less than United States (U.S.) $1.25 purchasing power parity (PPP) a day. Ethiopian households
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Gender analysis in participation and decision making pattern in small ruminants production system- Tamil Nadu
<p>A research on gender in sheep and goat keeping was conducted in Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu to assess gender roles in participation and decision making. Data was collected from the sample size of
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Bangladesh State of Environment Report: The Monthly Overview, November, 2014
<p><strong>Bangladesh alongwith Sierra Leone and South Sudan led a ranking of countries facing extreme risks as a result of climate change, exacerbating the chances of civil conflict, according to a study by Maplecroft. Read more in November 2014 edition of the Monthly Overview on State of Environment,Bangladesh.</strong></p>