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Beyond 'normal' and 'abnormal': Health checkup values show nonlinear links to future health care costs

As populations age and health care expenditures continue to rise worldwide, there is growing interest in understanding how routinely collected health data may help characterize future health care needs and costs.

Beyond 'normal' and 'abnormal': Health checkup values show nonlinear links to future health care costs

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Food Waste Poses Bigger Health Risk Than Plastic in Lagos Neighbourhoods, Says study

Fadekemi Ajakaiye A community-led study by the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) has identified food waste, rather than plastic, as the biggest health risk in Lagos neighbourhoods without…

  • Food waste poses greater health risk than plastic in Lagos neighborhoods.
  • Rapid decomposition and drainage blockage risk from food waste.
  • Study converted illegal dumpsite into community hub for waste management.

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