Data: Between 2014 and 2023, About 3.2 Lakh Women Lost Their Lives Due to Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer, a largely preventable disease, remains a significant public health concern globally and in…
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Data: Significant Increase in the Average Number of Heat Wave Days in the Last two Decades
In India, over the past two decades, many parts of the country have experienced record-breaking…
Data: Huge Discrepancies in Data on Heat Wave Related Deaths Reported by Various Agencies Like NDMA, MoES, NCRB
Most parts of India are going through a severe heatwave as temperatures soar. Over the…
Review: Law Commission Recommends Complete Overhaul of Archaic Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897
The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, was enacted by the British during the colonial period in…
Data: Cancer Cases in India Estimated at 14.6 Lakhs in 2022; Incidence Could be Higher as PBCRs Cover Only 10% of the Population
As per the latest estimates about the incidence of Cancer cases in India, the number…
Data: Huge Discrepancy in Number of Reported Deaths Due to Snake Bite Between NCRB & Health Ministry
Though the cases of human conflict with Dogs & Snakes is more common, the data…
Review: What Did the ICMR Study on Factors Associated With Unexplained Sudden Deaths Among Adults in India Find?
In the post COVID-19 times, speculation has arisen about potential links between COVID-19 and an…
AQI Data: Delhi, Kolkata & Ahmedabad Report Poorer Air Quality Than in Other Major Cities
Trends in Air Quality Index (AQI) across 8 major cities of India – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru,…
NFHS-5 Data: Assam, MP, Rajasthan, and UP Account for Half the Districts with Share of Anaemic Pregnant Women Above National Average
Data from the NFHS indicates that while there has been improvement in nutrition related indicators,…
Data: While NFHS-5 Indicates Progress on Nutrition Related Indicators, Some Districts are Far Behind the Curve
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) reports provide data on nutrition-related indicators. As per NFHS-5…
