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Heart Diseases, Cancer Lead Causes Of Death Worldwide – Report

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The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), a research institute working in the area of global health statistics and impact evaluation at the University of Washington, USA, has disclosed that heart diseases are responsible for 33 per cent of deaths across the globe.

Following heart diseases is cancer which has 18 per cent of claming the lives of people globally under noncommunicable diseases, according to the IHME Global Burden of Disease and Global Terrorism Database.

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Smoking, physical inactivity, eating junk foods and other factors have been discovered to be causes of cardiovascular diseases.

Chronic respiratory (7%), digestive diseases (4.5%), neurological (3.9%), diabetes (2.7%) and other diseases under it have 5.7% making all noncommunicable diseases result into 74% of global deaths.

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Quoting the IHME Global Burden of Disease and Global Terrorism Database, the World of Statistics on Monday, said infectious diseases account for 14 per cent of fatalities globally.

The infectious diseases include pneumonia (4.4%), diarrheal diseases (2.7%), tuberculosis (2%), HIV/AIDS (1.5%), malaria (1.1%) and others have 2.1%.

The World Health Organisation attesting to the report said, “At a global level, 7 of the 10 leading causes of deaths in 2019 were noncommunicable diseases.

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“These seven causes accounted for 44% of all deaths or 80% of the top 10. However, all noncommunicable diseases together accounted for 74% of deaths globally in 2019.”

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WHO said, “The world’s biggest killer is ischaemic heart disease, responsible for 16% of the world’s total deaths.

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“Since 2000, the largest increase in deaths has been for this disease, rising by more than 2 million to 8.9 million deaths in 2019.

“Stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are the 2nd and 3rd leading causes of death, responsible for approximately 11% and 6% of total deaths respectively.”

Meanwhile, other causes of deaths include neonatal (3.3%), maternal (0.4%), nutritional deficiencies (0.4%), transport accidents (2.3%), other accidents (3.1%), suicides (1.3%), homicides (0.7%), war battles (0.2%) and terrorism (0.05%).

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Xi, Putin Discuss Immortality, Organ Transplants At Beijing Parade

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed life-prolonging organ transplants and immortality as they conversed before Beijing’s massive military parade this week, according to comments picked up by state media microphones.

Historic images showed Xi shaking hands and speaking with Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as they walked down a red carpet by Tiananmen Square, in scenes viewed as a challenge to US President Donald Trump.

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“These days… 70 years old,” Xi said in Mandarin as he walked beside Putin and Kim, footage from state broadcaster CCTV showed.

Xi’s translator, conveying his remarks to Putin, is then heard in Russian quoting a line from a Tang dynasty poem: “In the past, it used to be rare for someone to be older than 70 and these days they say that at 70 one’s still a child.”

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Putin then turned towards Xi, speaking while gesturing with his hands, though this is inaudible on the CCTV feed.

The same Chinese translator then relayed Putin’s remarks to Xi.

With the… development of biotechnology, human organs can be continuously transplanted, people could get younger as they grow older, and may even become immortal,” Putin said, according to the translator.

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Xi then spoke again in Mandarin as the camera cut away: “Predictions are, in this century, it may be… possible to live to 150 years old.”

Putin confirmed the exchange during a press briefing on Wednesday.

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“Ah, I think it was when we were going to the parade that the Chairman spoke about this,” he told reporters, referring to Xi.

Modern means — both health improvement and medical means, and then even all kinds of surgical ones related to organ replacement — allow humanity to hope that active life will continue not as it does today,” Putin added.

The Chinese and Russian leaders, both 72, have not expressed any intention of stepping down.

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While Xi’s predecessors, Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao, relinquished power after 10 years in office, he abolished term limits in 2018, and in 2023, he was handed a third term as Chinese president.

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US Commits $32.5m To Support Food Security In Nigeria

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The United States Government has committed $32.5m to the United Nations World Food Programme to support food and nutrition assistance for hundreds of thousands of people affected by conflict in Nigeria.

According to a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday, the funding will enable WFP Nigeria to reach approximately 764,205 vulnerable individuals in the Northeast and Northwest regions of the country.

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These areas have been severely impacted by ongoing insecurity and displacement, with millions struggling to access necessities.

The assistance package includes general food distributions as well as targeted nutritional support.

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Among the beneficiaries are 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls, and 43,235 children who will receive specialised nutrition support through electronic food vouchers, according to the statement.

World Food Program Nigeria, with US Government’s contribution of $32.5m, will provide food assistance and nutrition support to internally displaced persons across conflict-affected areas.

“With the US Government’s donation, the World Food Programme Nigeria will provide food and nutrition assistance to 764,205 beneficiaries across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria.

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“This includes complementary nutrition top-ups for 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls and 43,235 children through electronic food vouchers,” the statement read.

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On December 18, 2024, PUNCH Online reported that the United States Agency for International Development has denounced recent media reports misrepresenting US agricultural initiatives in Nigeria, stating that its programmes operate transparently and align with the country’s laws.

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In a statement issued by the US Mission in Nigeria, USAID highlighted the significant achievements of its agricultural collaboration with Nigeria, which it claimed has supported over five million Nigerian farmers since 2019.

The agency maintained it has boosted food production and strengthened rural economies across the country through its efforts.

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UK To Ban Sale Of Energy Drinks To Children

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The United Kingdom government has unveiled plans to prohibit the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks, including popular brands such as Red Bull, to anyone under the age of 16 in England.

Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, announcing the move on Wednesday, said the step was aimed at safeguarding young people’s wellbeing.

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By stopping children from buying these drinks, we’re laying the groundwork for healthier and happier generations,” he explained.

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Government figures suggest that up to one in three teenagers aged 13 to 16 regularly consume energy drinks, many of which contain more caffeine than two cups of coffee.

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While most major supermarkets already enforce a voluntary restriction, the new policy would make it a nationwide rule.

How can we expect pupils to thrive in the classroom if they’re running on the equivalent of a double espresso every day?” Streeting asked, stressing that the government was responding to concerns raised by parents and teachers. “We’re determined to address the root causes of poor health and educational struggles head-on.”

 

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