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More people in less space: rapid urbanisation threatens global health | Seth Berkley

More people in less space: rapid urbanisation threatens global health | Seth Berkley | Human Interest | Scoop.it
As city populations rapidly swell, our ability to prevent and control infectious disease will come under ever greater strain

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Air pollution: a dark cloud of filth poisons the world’s cities

Air pollution: a dark cloud of filth poisons the world’s cities | Human Interest | Scoop.it
The number of annual deaths caused by pollution around the world is now greater than malaria and HIV combined, according to a recent study, with scientists warning that fatalities could reach 6 million a year by 2050

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Air pollution causes wrinkles and premature ageing, new research shows

Air pollution causes wrinkles and premature ageing, new research shows | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Toxic fumes may be the primary cause of skin ageing in polluted cities such as London, New York and Beijing, scientists say

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Thailand braces for 'mega-outbreak' of Dengue fever

Thailand braces for 'mega-outbreak' of Dengue fever | Human Interest | Scoop.it
 Thailand is bracing itself for an even worse 2016 with experts warning the number of infections may be on par with the 1987 mega-outbreak.

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