Study blames pollution, unhealthy diets for regional heart disease spikes across Asia

New study traces sharp regional shifts in ischemic heart disease burden -- a global warning signal

A new study puts the spotlight on the rising burden of ischemic heart disease across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, and calls for localized, equity-focused interventions in these regions. The researchers identified region-specific, modifiable risk factors that influence the increasing prevalence of ischemic heart disease, such as toxic air pollution in East Asia and ultra-processed dietary dependence in Oceania.

Regular meat consumption increases the risk of developing heart disease.

Study reveals regional risk factors driving heart disease in Asia and Oceania

A new study puts the spotlight on the rising burden of ischemic heart disease across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, and calls for localized, equity-focused interventions in these regions.

How Asia can revolutionize its food systems — before it’s too late - BusinessWorld Online

By Qingfeng Zhang ASIA faces a paradox: home to over half the world’s undernourished, but also the most vibrant economies, where agrifood systems employ 40% of the workforce. In 2021, 1.9 billion people lacked access to healthy diets, trapped between poverty and skyrocketing food prices. Resource degradation and economic shocks now threaten to unravel decades of progress. Yet within this challenge lies an unprecedented chance to rewrite the rule…

Study blames pollution, unhealthy diets for regional heart disease spikes across Asia

Rapidly rising rates of heart disease across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania are being driven by localized consequences of industrialization and rapid economic growth, according to research released Thursday.

Transforming Air Quality: Innovative Solutions for Asia and the Pacific

Title: Fresh Perspectives: Addressing Air Quality Challenges in Asia and the Pacific As global environmental issues gain prominence, air pollution stands out as a notable concern, especially within the Asia and Pacific regions. A recent publication on ResearchGate titled “(PDF) Air Pollution in Asia and the Pacific: Science-based Solutions” reveals alarming insights into air quality conditions in these densely populated areas while offering scie…