<p>At present, our ability to comprehend the dynamics of food systems and the consequences of their rapid ‘transformations’ is limited. In this paper, we propose to address this gap by exploring
<p>It is well documented that treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is effective. However, little is known about the long-term outcomes for children treated for SAM. We sought to trace former SAM
<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) spells out the need to step up cancer services in low- and middle-income countries. WHO warns that, if current trends continue, the world will see a 60% increase
<p><img alt="" src="https://cdn.downtoearth.org.in/dte/userfiles/images/cancer.jpg" style="width: 333px; height: 200px; margin: 14px; float: left;" />Global cancer burden is still increasing and if current
<p>Actions to address different forms of malnutrition are typically managed by separate communities, policies, programmes, governance structures, and funding streams. By contrast, double-duty actions,
<p>Observations from many countries indicate that multiple forms of malnutrition might coexist in a country, a household, and an individual. In this Series, the double burden of malnutrition (DBM) encompasses
A new report by the World Health Organization offers guidance and tools for urban leaders to tackle some of the leading causes of death in cities. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) - like heart disease,
The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals have provided a framework within which to strengthen actions to improve health and well-being for all and
It is in the interest of the consumers, the food industry and the nation that the dangers of junk food are disclosed and widely disseminated Junk food, warning label, FSSAI, Food Safety and Standards,
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Phenomenal Increase in Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in India, 02/07/2019. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) report entitled “India: Health of
