... cancer in India is 55 years, which is much earlier than that in the United States (65–75 years). Aetiological Factors Cigarette smoking, smokeless tobacco and alcohol are major causes of hypopharyngeal cancers in developing countries. The main aetiology in Asia is smokeless tobacco (khaini, mava...

... countries in South Asia to enable universal treatment of patients with renal disease. Health of Economic Systems and Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemics in South Asia The difference between developed and developing nations is starkest when examining the realm of health care. Although screening...

... Abstract Background: With continuing economic development in the developing countries of Southeast Asia, the numbers of dialysis facilities and patients are increasing every year. However, dialysis-related devices tend to be provided with financial support from developed countries...

... Abstract In Africa and South Asia, where nutrition insecurity is severe, two of the most prominent production technologies are genetically modified (GM) crops and certified organic agriculture. We analyze the potential impact pathways from agricultural production to nutrition. Our review...

... Abstract In South Asia, the rigid cultures and discriminatory attitudes towards women have led to the exploitation of women, from individual to community levels. Women and girls in this region are exposed to biased, inequitable practices and violent behaviors at all stages of life. The high...

... sown the wind, and now the poorer, more vulnerable regions may reap the whirlwind. South-east Asia has been repeatedly classified by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [ 1 ] as being among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change in this context. With rising populations...

... Abstract The highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza virus that emerged in Southeastern Asia a decade ago hasevolved into multiple genetic clades, spread from Asia to Europe and Africa, greatly compromised thepoultry industry and endangered human health, and now poses a serious pandemic threat...

... and its application to nutritional science, to the influence of geneticcontrol and metabolic programming in chronic disease, and to the implications of nutrigenomicsto individuals and populations, was discussed in nine plenary sessions. The conferenceconcluded that the future of nutrigenomics in Asia...

.... Henipaviruses represent a significant threat to the Indian subcontinent,Southeast Asia and Australia. ...

... Abstract Asia has been the epicenter of many emerging diseases in the past decade. Many riskfactors have been identified to contribute to this situation, including being economically disadvantagedand lacking in many health amenities. Poor farming practices have been highlightedto be a major...