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Montevideo, May 2nd 2024 - 09:04 UTC

Tag: Dr Oleg Chestnov

  • Friday, September 26th 2014 - 05:38 UTC

    Cut on the salt, Monday 29 September is World Heart Day, recommends WHO

    On average, people consume around 10 grams of salt per day, which is double WHO's recommended level from all sources

    On World Heart Day, held 29 September, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on countries to take action on the overuse of salt by implementing WHO’s sodium reduction recommendations to cut the number of people experiencing heart disease and stroke, and, in turn, save lives.

  • Saturday, May 17th 2014 - 06:16 UTC

    Worldwide 3.3 million deaths in 2012 were caused by harmful use of alcohol

    On average every person in the world aged 15 years or older drinks 6.2 liters of pure alcohol per year

    Worldwide, 3.3 million deaths in 2012 were due to harmful use of alcohol, says a new report launched by the World Health Organization (WHO). Alcohol consumption can not only lead to dependence but also increases people’s risk of developing more than 200 diseases including liver cirrhosis and some cancers. In addition, harmful drinking can lead to violence and injuries.