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 Stories About: Asia AND health AND severe weather AND World Health Organization
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Getting distracted
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David Roberts |
07 Apr 2008 |
Gristmill |
| There the World Health Organization goes again: Millions of Asians could face poverty, disease, and hunger as a result of rising temperatures and increased rainfall expected to hit hardest poor countries, the World Health Organization warned Monday. Malaria, diarrhea, malnutrition and floods cause an estimated 150,000 deaths annually, with Asia accounting for more than half, said regional WHO Director Shigeru Omi. Guys, please, let's stay focused ... |
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| Topics: Asia, health, severe weather, World Health Organization (all these topics) |
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