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Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax. P vivax is a milder form of malaria, while falciparum is a deadly form of the disease. Photo: Bloomberg

India, 15 others account for world’s 80% malaria cases

1 min read . 21 Nov 2018

Of all deaths due to alcohol, 28% were from injuries, such as those from traffic crashes, self-harm and interpersonal violence, according to the WHO report. Photo: iStock

Alcohol consumption in India doubled in 11 years: WHO report

1 min read . 29 Sep 2018

The WHO defines enough exercise as at least 75 minutes of vigorous activity or 150 minutes of moderately intense activity per week, or any combination of the two. Photo: iStock

Kuwait tops the list of world’s most inactive nations: WHO report

1 min read . 05 Sep 2018

Earlier this month, WHO revealed that out of the 20 worst polluted cities in the world, 14 were in India. Photo: AP

Does pollution in northern cities have colonial roots?

4 min read . 10 May 2018

The WHO report shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. File photo: HT

Delhi remains most polluted city in world: WHO report

3 min read . 02 May 2018

Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific region—including China, Malaysia and Vietnam—are the hardest hit, the data showed. <br />Photo: AFP<br />

WHO report says over 90% of world breathing bad air

2 min read . 27 Sep 2016

Even environmentalists had sounded caution over the report, saying it does not give the right picture. Photo: Hindustan Times<br />

WHO report on pollution based on extrapolated values: Govt

1 min read . 19 Jul 2016

A file photo of Prakash Javadekar. The minister wondered why Western countries focus more on India and other countries and not themselves. Photo: Ramesh Pathania/ Mint<br />

To counter WHO pollution report, India to release data on overseas cities

1 min read . 18 May 2016

Acrylamide is present in high quantity in fried potatoes, including French fries and potato chips. Photo: iStockphoto<br />

Potato fries can cause cancer

3 min read . 04 Dec 2015

Delhi has earned the dubious distinction of being the most polluted city in the world. Photo: Mint<br />

The air we breathe

1 min read . 24 Feb 2015

He said previous forecast that the number of cases could reach 20,000 no longer seemed a lot, but the number could be kept within the tens of thousands with ‘a much faster response’. Photo: AFP<br />

Ebola cases may be kept within tens of thousands, WHO says

1 min read . 16 Sep 2014