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Death risk found to rise due to adverse effects on health in wake of extreme rainfall events

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Death risk found to rise due to adverse effects on health in wake of extreme rainfall events

NEW DELHI: Risk of death was found to rise in the wake of an extreme rainfall event, including death due to heart and lung conditions, according to a study. With climate change making short-term rainfall events more extreme and frequent, there is emerging evidence that suggests a compelling link between these events and their adverse … Read more

Chikungunya Virus: Increased Risk of Death for Up to Three Months, Says Lancet Study |

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Chikungunya Virus: Increased Risk of Death for Up to Three Months, Says Lancet Study |

NEW DELHI: People infected with the chikungunya virus continue to have an increased risk of death for up to three months post-infection, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal. Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes to humans. Most commonly, the virus is transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus … Read more