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    Lifestyle diseases and NCDs

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    Of concern, disparities remain between gender and age. Physical inactivity is still more common among women globally compared with men, with inactivity rates of...
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    Health Policy

    2.6 Million Deaths Attributable to Alcohol Consumption Globally: WHO

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