Tag #Public Health

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Record Heatwave Scorches Southern Europe

Southern Europe is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 46°C in Spain and Portugal, causing wildfires, health warnings, and government responses such as school closures and adjusted work hours; the UN Secretary-General calls this the "new normal.

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France Bans Smoking Near Children, Marking Cultural Shift

France's new law, effective July 1st, prohibits smoking within public outdoor areas frequented by children, imposing fines up to €135, marking a shift from its past glorification of smoking in cinema and culture.

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Community Health Workers Reduce NHS Strain in Deprived Areas

In Westminster, a community health and wellbeing worker program, modeled after a successful Brazilian initiative, has yielded significant improvements, including a 7% drop in A&E admissions, an 11% reduction in hospital admissions, and substantial increases in vaccinations and cancer screenings, dem...

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theguardian.com
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Record US Heatwave: Mass-Casualty Events and Climate Change Impacts

A record-breaking early summer heatwave in the US, impacting nearly 130 million people, caused mass-casualty events, infrastructure damage, and health issues, linked to a rapidly warming Arctic and tripled frequency of stalled atmospheric patterns due to climate change.

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UK Supermarkets Ordered to Cut 100 Calories from Average Basket

UK supermarkets face pressure to cut 100 calories from average shopping baskets to combat obesity, potentially saving the NHS £5 billion annually; political reactions range from 'nanny state' criticisms to support for linking weight loss to reduced hospital waiting times.

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UK introduces healthy food standard to tackle obesity crisis

The UK government announced a new healthy food standard for supermarkets and retailers, aiming to reduce obesity-related NHS costs by \£11 billion annually by incentivizing healthier food choices. Supermarkets will report sales data and face penalties if targets aren't met.

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elpais.com
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Record-Breaking Heatwave Sweeps Across Spain, Triggering Multiple Warnings

Spain's first summer heatwave, peaking on July 3rd, affects 16 of 17 autonomous communities, with temperatures reaching 42°C and new historical highs of 46°C in Huelva, while storms are also affecting at least six regions.

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elpais.com
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Spain's Heatwave: 63% of Municipalities Under Health Alert

Spain's first summer heatwave affects 63% of municipalities, with high, medium, and low health risks impacting 10%, 18%, and 35% respectively; the heatwave, initially expected to end Wednesday, will continue at least until Thursday, July 3rd, impacting health and causing increased mortality.

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bbc.com
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UK Heatwave: Temperatures Could Reach Record Highs

A heatwave peaking Monday in parts of the UK could bring one of the hottest June days on record, with temperatures potentially hitting 35°C in London and Bedfordshire, prompting heat health alerts across England and increasing the risk of wildfires and deaths among vulnerable populations.

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Rising Tick Population in Spain Poses Growing Public Health Threat

Five tick species in Spain transmit diseases to humans, including Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, which has caused 16 cases and 6 deaths since 2013; rising temperatures and habitat changes are expanding tick habitats, necessitating prevention and public awareness.

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bbc.com
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Southern Europe Hit by Record-Breaking Early-Season Heatwave

A severe heatwave affecting Southern Europe, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas, has prompted health and fire warnings; the Spanish city of Seville is expected to reach 42°C on Sunday, while emergency services are on standby for heatstroke cases and wildfires are already present in some ...

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theguardian.com
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Supreme Court Decision on Obamacare's Task Force Raises Concerns About Politicized Science in Healthcare

The Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's preventive services task force, granting the Health Secretary broad authority over its recommendations; however, this has raised concerns about the politicization of science in healthcare, given recent actions by the curre...

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