Blogs Posts in Health category; 52 blog posts

What does Americas economic crisis mean for the truly poor?

For months, the airwaves and pages have been filled with talk about the devastating economic crisis. Many said that it played a major role in President-elect Barack Obama’s victory over Sen. John McCain, while others have [...]

Posted On : Jul, 21 2009 | Comments : 0

Poverty and Witchkilling in Africa

The Kofi Annan's challenge above is a mean one; a clarion call to every citizen of the world to do their bit, their very best, in the quest for a poverty-free world. To us, Africans , the call must be taken seriously to guarantee better fut [...]

Posted On : Jul, 04 2009 | Comments : 0

Poverty and health

Approximately 1.2 billion people in the world live in extreme poverty (less than one dollar per day). Poverty creates ill-health because it forces people to live in environments that make them sick, without decent shelter, clean water or ad [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

High inequality in Hindutva states worsen levels of health

That absolute poverty is one of the key reasons behind poor health is an accepted truth. What could, and does, appear counter-intuitive, though, is the claim that high levels of income inequality within a population group leads to unconsoin [...]

Posted On : Jun, 18 2009 | Comments : 0

Make A Difference

Society plays a great role in our life. A good society and a good social circle are vital for a happy life. Despite the innumerable benefits enjoyed through society, we are reluctant to do our bit for the cause of society. The present day [...]

Posted On : Jun, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

Swine flu declaration will speed work on vaccine

One immediate effect of the declaration of an H1N1 flu pandemic will be to speed the production of a vaccine against the new virus, but it will be fall at the earliest before the first doses are available.Scientists have encountered some pr [...]

Posted On : Jun, 12 2009 | Comments : 0

Teen Pregnancy in Nigeria Perpetrates Health Risks, Poverty

The United Nations says 53,000 women in Nigeria die annually of pregnancy-related illnesses. That is one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Doctors and youth counselors in Nigeria say teenage mothers are more at risk beca [...]

Posted On : Mar, 04 2009 | Comments : 0

The poverty-health link

Money may not buy happiness, but it does do wonders for your health.A new study – by the Community Social Planning Council, University of Toronto and the Wellesley Institute – has drawn a direct link between poverty and ill heal [...]

Posted On : Feb, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

Poverty has killed all dreams in this young heart

Kiran Birju Vaghela, 17, was squatting on the promenade, watching the tide go out. He turned lazily and looked disinterestedly with his dark, passionless eyes.Kiran was born in Mumbai and lost his mother to an illness when he was seven year [...]

Posted On : Jan, 24 2009 | Comments : 0

Poverty, Conflict Deadly for New Mothers

The U.N. Children's Fund says in its latest annual report that half a million women die in childbirth and more than four million newborns are also lost each year, and that most of those deaths are preventable. But UNICEF also used the occas [...]