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Salt consumption of average Indian 119% more than WHO limit
There was wide variance in consumption among different regions and states
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WHO to focus on migrant's health
Migration poses greater risk and vulnerability to infectious diseases, mental health disorders
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WHO urges South-East Asian countries to accelerate efforts to end maternal and child mortality
Countries can make immediate gains by expanding health workforce and training more skilled birth attendants
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WHO declares Brazil free of measles
Measles can be transmitted orally, through mucus or saliva and mainly affects children
No threat to polio-free status of India: WHO
Statement was issued by WHO after a child in UP was admitted to a hospital on suspicion of polio
5 women die every hour during childbirth: WHO
India accounts for around 17% of global maternal deaths and the biggest cause is post-partum haemorrhage
Syria the world most dangerous place for health workers: WHO
WHO provided statistics on attacks on health care facilities and health workers in conflict areas
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Nearly 1,000 killed in attacks on hospitals in 2 years: WHO
The report highlighted an alarming disrespect for the protection of health care in wars by govts & armed groups
350 mn diabetics to double in 20 years (Diabetes is theme of World Health Day April 7)
Diabetes, a silent killer in the vast list of innumerable diseases especially associated with the urban population and the third leading risk factor for premature mortality after high blood pressure and tobacco use, is preventable, a top WHO official has said.
WHO suspends TB drugs from big India supplier on quality fears
The World Health Organization has suspended the approval of tuberculosis drugs from India's Svizera Labs following an investigation into standards
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