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Long working hours led to an estimated 745 000 deaths from stroke and heart disease in 2016, a 29% increase since the year 2000. A new global report from WHO and the International Labour Organization highlights that working more than 55 hours per week is a major risk factor for disease and death.
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From 2000 until 2019, global life expectancy at birth increased from 66.8 years to 73.3 years, with the fastest improvements in low-income countries. The World Health Statistics 2021 edition reflects the status of the world just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which threatens to reverse recent progress in global health.
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Pandemic causes "excess" deaths
Preliminary estimates suggest at least 3 million people died in 2020 due to the pandemic, either directly from COVID-19 or indirectly due to the crisis conditions that disrupted health services.
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How to talk about vaccines
It’s normal to have questions about vaccines and want to make the right decision for you and your loved ones. If someone you know – a friend, family member or colleague – asks questions or expresses concern about vaccines, listen to them, acknowledge their feelings and offer correct information if you can.
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Update on virus variants
What are the variants circulating at this time? How are variants classified as variants of interest or concern? What does this mean for the public? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5.
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Malaria and other vector-borne diseases, including dengue and Zika, affect millions globally. More than 400 000 people a year die from malaria alone. If proven safe, effective and affordable, genetically modified vector mosquitoes could be a valuable new tool to fight these diseases and eliminate their enormous health, social and economic burden.
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