News tagged with wealthy nations


Optimism is universal, and so are the benefits, researcher says

(Medical Xpress)—The capacity for optimism is often thought to be a defining characteristic of the human species. As a result, the potential benefits of optimism have been a popular research topic in psychology, and there ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study: Americans less healthy than others

Americans are in worse health, die earlier and suffer from more disease than residents of other wealthy nations, according to a new study out Wednesday.

Health created Jan 09, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Non-communicable diseases having devastating global impact

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are no longer just a problem in wealthy nations – the rate of NCDs in low-to-middle income countries are increasing faster than in developed countries.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Caregiver's health is strong predictor of orphan's health

The health of a caregiver is the most important predictor of orphan health, according to a new Duke University study that spans five less-wealthy nations in Africa and Asia. More important than an orphan's geographic location, ...

Health created Jun 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Niger is worst place to be mother: study

The African nation of Niger has ousted Afghanistan as the worst place in the world to be a mother, largely due to hunger, according to an annual report out Tuesday by Save the Children.

Health created May 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Inequality in wealthy states rises, diseases decline: WHO

Social inequality in wealthy nations is increasing while in parts of the developing world many diseases are on the wane, Margaret Chan, head of the World Health Organization said Monday.

Health created Jan 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Supersized market economy, supersized belly: Wealthier nations have more fast food and more obesity

New research from the University of Michigan suggests obesity can be seen as one of the unintended side effects of free market policies.

Health created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3 | with audio podcast