Perils of addictions
A recent study by University College London has presented the results of its findings on the impact of smoking on life expectancy in rather dramatic terms.
A recent study by University College London has presented the results of its findings on the impact of smoking on life expectancy in rather dramatic terms.
In the never-ending debate on public health, some products are subjected to great scrutiny while others enjoy free access to markets. Some recent articles have highlighted speculative health concerns associated with vaping, particularly regarding reproductive and cardiovascular health.
Large sodas, alcohol, and tobacco are just a few things governments around the world want to keep us away from.
A heritage house in North 24-Parganas caught fire, sparking accusations against the police administration as local people alleged alcohol and drug addicts made a den at that house. Several antique and historically valuable furniture were reduced to ashes.
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in's daughter was booked on Saturday for drunk driving in Seoul, resulting in minor injuries to a taxi driver, officials said.
Chattisgarh minister Dr Premsai Singh Tekam is making rounds on social media, as two of his videos are going viral. In the two videos, the Congress leader can be seen making statements regarding liquor and road accidents.
Dr. NN Raju, president of the Indian Psychiatrists’ Association, disclosed that death of 7.7 per cent of men and 2.6 percent of women worldwide was linked to alcohol while 13.5 percent of the total deaths involving people in the age group of 20 to 39 were attributable to liquor.
While Sustainable Development Goals commit the world to the reduction of alcohol consumption, the recent trends in Asia have been towards an increase.
A survey conducted outside 50 prominent liquor vends, bars, restaurants etc of Delhi among 10,000 people, it was found that all the 10,000 respondents were below the age of 25 years out of which 5976 were male and 4024 were female.
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