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Breaking the menopause taboo

Women live an average of 30 years after menopause. Normalising menopause as a life event requires greater research, investment and cultural acceptance.

Calling out modern slavery

A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.

Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

Chart: Particulate pollution deaths

The 10 countries with the highest percentage of deaths linked to PM2.5 in 2019.

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Map: Changing climate, changing risks

Heat and air pollution are becoming bigger problems in many parts of the world.

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City where the promise of good health turns to ash

Regular stakeholder consultation is needed to address climate change and lessen pollution-related health impacts.

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Climate change poses dire health and human rights risks

Human health relies on healthy ecosystems, but these are under threat. Securing the right to live in a healthy environment is crucial for all.

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The invisible killer lurking in the air of our cities

As climate change makes smog and bushfires more common, people will die from air pollution at increasingly high rates – especially in densely populated cities.

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Firefighters face mental health threats as bushfires worsen

Bushfire seasons are beginning earlier and lasting longer – and that’s taking a toll on firefighters’ health.

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Is Southeast Asia’s healthcare workforce ready for climate change?

Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient healthcare workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues.

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Dealing a knockout blow to dengue

Deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are spreading due to weather brought about by climate change. A bacteria-based solution could be key to fighting back.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

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Vaccine hesitancy rising as climate-related disease spreads

COVID increased vaccine hesitancy. With immunisation crucial to protect against the impacts of climate change, the test is how to restore vaccine confidence.

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As bushfires increase under climate change, domestic violence will too

Domestic violence can increase amid bushfires. With fires only set to intensify under climate change, authorities must prepare.

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Calling out modern slavery

Governments want babies, but people want choices

Chart: Particulate pollution deaths

Map: Changing climate, changing risks

City where the promise of good health turns to ash

Climate change poses dire health and human rights risks

The invisible killer lurking in the air of our cities

Firefighters face mental health threats as bushfires worsen

Is Southeast Asia’s healthcare workforce ready for climate change?

Dealing a knockout blow to dengue

Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Vaccine hesitancy rising as climate-related disease spreads

As bushfires increase under climate change, domestic violence will too

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