Lifestyle factors and air pollution both significantly impact mortality rates, a study in the BMC Public Health journal has found. The research found health-conscious lifestyle choices can reduce the chance of premature death, while exposure to pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter can raise the risk. Notably, the link between unhealthy lifestyles and mortality risk was stronger in areas with lower air pollution levels.
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NHS at 76: The Crucial Need to Protect Healthcare Data
Cyber threats towards the healthcare sector and the NHS are increasingly urgent and worrisome. Cybercriminals are capitalizing on the heightened online activity around NHS services