Hundreds of deaths in the Pacific Northwest and Canada are now being reported as the record-shattering heat wave that has engulfed the region for the past five days finally begins to let up. At least 63 deaths in Oregon and 13 just in King County, Washington have been tied to … [continued]
A valuable report published in the New England Journal of Medicine lists the 10 leading causes of death among American youth. It examines statistics regarding the 20,360 deaths of children and adolescents in the United States in 2016. As a comprehensive study and analysis, the information also includes trends over time and comparisons among countries.
Roughly 1.7 million children are now dying every year as a result of unhealthy living environments — exposure to high outdoor and indoor air pollution levels, chemical pollution, second-hand smoke, dirty water, and poor sanitation and hygiene — according to the World Health Organization.
A new report from the World Bank has concluded that air pollution is the deadliest form of pollution, and the fourth leading cause of premature deaths worldwide, while costing the global economy about $225 billion in lost labor income in 2013. *Scroll down to view an infographic outlining the cost … [continued]
